Higher over the period
Spain Oats Production per Capita moved from 16.93 Kilogram in 2015 to 24.26 Kilogram in 2024 (+43.3%), an average of +4.1% a year. The series high was 32.86 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 9.69 Kilogram in 2023.
What Spain Oats Production per Capita shows
Spain Oats Production per Capita was 24.26 Kilogram in 2024, up 150.5% on 2023. Spain oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a fluctuating agricultural trend, reflecting variations in oat cultivation, crop yields, and annual production conditions. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita increased from 16.93 kilograms in 2015 to 24.26 kilograms in 2024, showing an overall improvement despite significant year-to-year changes.
A 70.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2023) is 23.17 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +150.5% in 2024.
Ranks 9 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 9 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Spain is above it.
Full series
Spain Oats 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 | 24.26 | +150.5% |
| 2023 Trough | 9.69 | −46.6% |
| 2022 | 18.15 | −27.5% |
| 2021 | 25.02 | −13.4% |
| 2020 | 28.89 | +62.9% |
| 2019 | 17.73 | −46% |
| 2018Peak | 32.86 | +82.6% |
| 2017 | 17.99 | −24.3% |
| 2016 | 23.75 | +40.3% |
| 2015 | 16.93 | — |
Regional context
How Spain compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Spain is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
8UK14.26
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods.
The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
About this indicator
Oats Production per Capita — Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
The indicator provides insight into Spain’s agricultural productivity and highlights changes in oat production relative to population size, making it useful for evaluating long-term crop performance and production efficiency.
During the early period, production per capita increased from 16.93 kilograms in 2015 to 23.75 kilograms in 2016, indicating stronger production performance. However, production declined to 17.99 kilograms in 2017 before rising significantly to 32.86 kilograms in 2018, the highest level recorded during the first half of the period. In 2019, production decreased to 17.73 kilograms, showing the impact of annual variations in weather conditions, harvested area, and crop productivity on oat output.
Production recovered strongly in 2020, reaching 28.89 kilograms per capita, followed by a slight decline to 25.02 kilograms in 2021. The indicator continued to decrease in 2022, reaching 18.15 kilograms, reflecting changes in agricultural production conditions and yield performance. These fluctuations demonstrate the sensitivity of cereal crops to seasonal factors and farming conditions.
In recent years, production declined further to 9.69 kilograms in 2023, marking the lowest value during the observed period. However, a strong recovery occurred in 2024, when production increased to 24.26 kilograms per capita, indicating improved harvest performance and renewed strength in oat production.
Overall, the dataset highlights the variability and resilience of Spain’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, comparing production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security assessments, and market research.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Spain Oats Production per Capita?
Oats Production Per Capita refers to the annual production of oats divided by the total population of a country, measured in kilograms or grams per person per year. The indicator represents the average amount of oats produced for each individual based on total agricultural production and population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data provides insights into oat production performance, agricultural productivity, and changes in production capacity relative to population growth.
What was Spain Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Spain Oats Production per Capita was 24.26 Kilogram in 2024, up 150.5% on 2023.
How has Spain Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Spain Oats Production per Capita moved from 16.93 Kilogram in 2015 to 24.26 Kilogram in 2024 (+43.3%), an average of +4.1% a year. The series high was 32.86 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 9.69 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Spain Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 32.86 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 9.69 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Spain Oats Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of oats, covering oat crops harvested for food, feed, and other agricultural uses as reported in global food and agriculture datasets. The indicator incorporates annual oat production volumes and population estimates to calculate per capita production values. Our World in Data compiles the data from internationally recognised agricultural statistics sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and provides comparable country-level figures across different regions and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes oat consumption, imports, exports, processing activities, and market demand. It does not measure individual dietary intake, availability of oats for consumers, or actual domestic supply after trade adjustments. The indicator also does not represent productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, or quality differences in oat production. Variations may occur due to differences in agricultural reporting methods, estimation procedures, and population data sources used for calculating per capita values.
Where does the Spain Oats 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&Food=Oats&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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