Lower over the period
South America Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 1,851 Kilogram in 2015 to 1,425 Kilogram in 2024 (−23%), an average of −2.9% a year. The series high was 2,017 Kilogram in 2017 and the low 1,415 Kilogram in 2022.
What South America Sugarcane Production per Capita shows
South America Sugarcane Production per Capita was 1,425 Kilogram in 2024, down 10% on 2023. Sugarcane production per capita in South America is an agricultural macro indicator that measures the quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the region’s population. The indicator is calculated by dividing total sugarcane production by the population and is expressed in kilograms per person.
A 29.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2022) is 601.9 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +11.9% in 2023.
Brazil leads the region
Within South America, Brazil has the highest value in 2024 at 3,583 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Sugarcane Production per Capita by country, 2024
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By region
Sugarcane Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
South America Sugarcane Production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,425 | −10% |
| 2023 | 1,584 | +11.9% |
| 2022 Trough | 1,415 | −10.6% |
| 2021 | 1,583 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,580 | −7.3% |
| 2019 | 1,704 | −4.9% |
| 2018 | 1,791 | −11.2% |
| 2017Peak | 2,017 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 1,909 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 1,851 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
The data includes annual sugarcane production generated through agricultural cultivation and harvesting within the selected country, region, or global area. It covers the total quantity of sugarcane produced during each reported year and adjusts production values using the corresponding population. The indicator includes annual changes associated with variations in harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, agricultural practices, production capacity, and other factors affecting sugarcane output. The data is presented as an annual time series for the selected years and geographical areas available in the source dataset.
The data excludes actual sugarcane consumption, individual dietary intake, and the quantity of sugarcane available for domestic use. It does not directly measure sugarcane imports, exports, trade flows, inventories, or changes in stocks. The indicator also excludes post-harvest losses, processing and distribution losses, and the production of processed sugarcane products, including refined sugar, molasses, ethanol, and other derived products. Differences in the reported values may arise from changes in production estimates, population data, data collection methods, reporting practices, geographical coverage, or revisions to the underlying dataset.
About this indicator
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
It provides a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output and helps evaluate changes in sugarcane production across countries, years, and regional markets.
South America’s sugarcane production per capita showed an overall declining trend between 2015 and 2024, although production recovered during selected years. The regional figure increased from 1,850.93 kilograms per person in 2015 to a peak of 2,017.07 kilograms in 2017. Production then declined to 1,790.96 kilograms in 2018 and continued to fall to 1,579.88 kilograms in 2020. The indicator remained relatively stable at 1,582.52 kilograms in 2021 before declining to 1,415.14 kilograms in 2022. It recovered to 1,583.80 kilograms in 2023 but decreased again to 1,424.88 kilograms per person in 2024.
Brazil remained the largest contributor among the selected South American countries, recording consistently high sugarcane production per capita. Its production reached 3,782.11 kilograms per person in 2016 and remained above 3,400 kilograms throughout the period, ending at 3,583.34 kilograms in 2024. Paraguay recorded moderate fluctuations, while Colombia experienced a decline after 2015 despite temporary improvements. Argentina showed a gradual and consistent decrease from 411.09 kilograms per person in 2015 to 268.20 kilograms in 2024. Guyana recorded the sharpest decline, falling from 3,710.70 kilograms to 386.21 kilograms per person.
This indicator does not represent actual sugarcane consumption or individual availability. Changes may be influenced by weather conditions, harvested area, crop yields, agricultural practices, population growth, processing demand, trade patterns, and market conditions. Overall, South America’s sugarcane production per capita declined during 2015–2024, despite temporary recoveries in some years.
- Indicator
- Sugarcane Production per Capita
- Region
- South America
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is South America Sugarcane Production per Capita?
Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
What was South America Sugarcane Production per Capita in 2024?
South America Sugarcane Production per Capita was 1,425 Kilogram in 2024, down 10% on 2023.
How has South America Sugarcane Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
South America Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 1,851 Kilogram in 2015 to 1,425 Kilogram in 2024 (−23%), an average of −2.9% a year. The series high was 2,017 Kilogram in 2017 and the low 1,415 Kilogram in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest South America Sugarcane Production per Capita?
The highest value was 2,017 Kilogram in 2017 and the lowest was 1,415 Kilogram in 2022.
What does the South America Sugarcane Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual sugarcane production generated through agricultural cultivation and harvesting within the selected country, region, or global area. It covers the total quantity of sugarcane produced during each reported year and adjusts production values using the corresponding population. The indicator includes annual changes associated with variations in harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, agricultural practices, production capacity, and other factors affecting sugarcane output. The data is presented as an annual time series for the selected years and geographical areas available in the source dataset. Excluded: The data excludes actual sugarcane consumption, individual dietary intake, and the quantity of sugarcane available for domestic use. It does not directly measure sugarcane imports, exports, trade flows, inventories, or changes in stocks. The indicator also excludes post-harvest losses, processing and distribution losses, and the production of processed sugarcane products, including refined sugar, molasses, ethanol, and other derived products. Differences in the reported values may arise from changes in production estimates, population data, data collection methods, reporting practices, geographical coverage, or revisions to the underlying dataset.
Where does the South America Sugarcane Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Sugar+cane&Metric=Production&per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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