Falling to a series low
Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 3.94 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.52 Kilogram in 2023 (−10.7%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 4.23 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 3.52 Kilogram in 2023.
What Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.52 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.8% on 2022. Slovenia's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a relatively high but gradually declining market, influenced by changing consumer preferences, economic conditions, and evolving dietary habits. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption decreased from 3.94 kg in 2015 to 3.52 kg in 2023.
A 16.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2023) is 0.710 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −15.4% in 2019.
Ranks 8 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Slovenia ranks 8 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Slovenia is above it.
Full series
Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 3.52 | −3.8% |
| 2022 | 3.66 | −3.7% |
| 2021 | 3.80 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 3.71 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 3.58 | −15.4% |
| 2018Peak | 4.23 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 4.13 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 4.02 | +2% |
| 2015 | 3.94 | — |
Regional context
How Slovenia compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Slovenia is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
8Denmark3.25
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison.
The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
About this indicator
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
Despite this decline, Slovenia maintained strong cocoa consumption levels, supported by consumer appreciation for chocolate products, confectionery traditions, and demand across retail and bakery segments.
During the early period, consumption increased steadily from 3.94 kg in 2015 to 4.23 kg in 2018, reaching a study-period high. This growth was supported by strong household demand, expanding availability of chocolate products, and consumer interest in premium and specialty confectionery. However, consumption declined significantly to 3.58 kg in 2019, reflecting changing consumption patterns and market adjustments.
Consumption slightly recovered during the pandemic period, increasing to 3.71 kg in 2020 and 3.80 kg in 2021, supported by higher household consumption, increased retail purchases, and demand for indulgent food products. However, consumption declined again to 3.66 kg in 2022 and further to 3.52 kg in 2023, influenced by inflationary pressures, rising food costs, and changing household spending priorities.
Overall, Slovenia's cocoa beans consumption market remains significant despite recent moderation. The country's strong confectionery culture, consumer preference for chocolate products, and established retail sector continue to support demand. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, retailers, and investors to evaluate consumption patterns, benchmark market performance, forecast future demand, and understand the impact of economic conditions and evolving consumer preferences within Slovenia's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Slovenia
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
What was Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.52 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.8% on 2022.
How has Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 3.94 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.52 Kilogram in 2023 (−10.7%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 4.23 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 3.52 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 4.23 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 3.52 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison. Excluded: The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
Where does the Slovenia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..latest&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&tableSearch=singa&Food=Cocoa+beans&Metric=Food+available+for+consumption&Per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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