Lower over the period
Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 29.79 Kilogram in 2015 to 17.82 Kilogram in 2023 (−40.2%), an average of −6.2% a year. The series high was 38.02 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 13.93 Kilogram in 2022.
What Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita was 17.82 Kilogram in 2023, up 28% on 2022. Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita experienced fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive harvests, agricultural conditions, and overall production performance. The indicator started at 29.79 kilograms per capita in 2015 and declined slightly to 27.43 kilograms in 2016.
A 63.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2022) is 24.09 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −55.5% in 2022.
Ranks 2 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 2 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Tunisia (17.21 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Spain is above it.
Full series
Spain Olive Oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.82 | +28% |
| 2022 Trough | 13.93 | −55.5% |
| 2021 | 31.28 | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 28.45 | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 23.81 | −37.4% |
| 2018Peak | 38.02 | +43.9% |
| 2017 | 26.43 | −3.6% |
| 2016 | 27.43 | −7.9% |
| 2015 | 29.79 | — |
Regional context
How Spain compares in Europe
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Spain is highlighted.
1Greece22.34
2Spain17.82
3Portugal16.83
4Albania10.14
5Italy6.04
6Cyprus4.24
7Croatia1.16
8France0.0557
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector.
The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
About this indicator
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
Production continued to decrease, reaching 26.43 kilograms in 2017. A significant recovery occurred in 2018, when production increased to 38.02 kilograms per capita, representing the highest level during the period. However, production declined sharply to 23.81 kilograms in 2019 before recovering moderately to 28.45 kilograms in 2020. The indicator increased further to 31.28 kilograms in 2021 but declined again to 13.93 kilograms in 2022. In 2023, production showed a slight improvement, reaching 17.82 kilograms per capita.
The overall trend indicates that Spain maintained a strong position in olive oil production per capita despite notable annual variations. The peak in 2018 reflects a highly productive year, while the decline in 2019 and 2022 highlights the impact of changing harvest conditions, weather factors, and agricultural challenges. The recovery in 2023 suggests improving production conditions, although output remained below earlier levels.
Olive oil production per capita measures the amount of olive oil produced relative to population size and provides a population-adjusted assessment of production capacity. This indicator does not represent consumption, as olive oil production may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through domestic and international markets. It helps analyze agricultural productivity, production trends, and the development of the olive oil industry.
Spain is one of the leading olive oil-producing countries globally, and its production patterns significantly influence the international olive oil market. The 2015–2023 data highlights the importance of monitoring harvest cycles, climatic conditions, and farming practices to understand changes in production performance. Overall, Spain’s olive oil production per capita demonstrates a strong but variable trend influenced by both agricultural and market-related factors.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita?
Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
What was Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita was 17.82 Kilogram in 2023, up 28% on 2022.
How has Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 29.79 Kilogram in 2015 to 17.82 Kilogram in 2023 (−40.2%), an average of −6.2% a year. The series high was 38.02 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 13.93 Kilogram in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 38.02 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 13.93 Kilogram in 2022.
What does the Spain Olive Oil Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector. Excluded: The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
Where does the Spain Olive Oil 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..2023&Food=Olive+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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