Broadly stable
Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 257 Gram in 2015 to 253.9 Gram in 2017 (−1.2%), an average of −0.6% a year. The series high was 257 Gram in 2015 and the low 252.5 Gram in 2016.
What Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 253.9 Gram in 2017, up 0.6% on 2016. Spain’s poppy seed production per capita remained broadly stable between 2015 and 2017, with only minor fluctuations during the period. According to the provided data, production was 257.05 grams per capita in 2015, declined slightly to 252.50 grams in 2016, and then increased marginally to 253.90 grams in 2017.
A 1.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 4.55 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −1.8% in 2016.
Ranks 5 of 14 countries covered
Among the 14 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 5 for 2017, behind Czechia (1,902 Gram) and Croatia (679.4 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 9.22 Gram, so Spain is above it.
Full series
Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 253.9 | +0.6% |
| 2016 Trough | 252.5 | −1.8% |
| 2015Peak | 257 | — |
Regional context
How Spain compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Spain is highlighted.
1Czechia1,902
2Croatia679.4
3Hungary394.9
4Spain253.9
5Austria204.5
6Turkey183.5
7Serbia146.9
8Bulgaria85.91
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time.
The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
About this indicator
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
The figures indicate that production remained close to 250 grams per person throughout the three-year period, suggesting a relatively consistent level of poppy seed production.
The reduction recorded between 2015 and 2016 was modest, representing a temporary decline in per capita production. However, production recovered partially in 2017, increasing from 252.50 grams to 253.90 grams. Although the 2017 figure remained below the 2015 level, the difference was relatively small. This indicates that Spain did not experience a major structural change in poppy seed production during the period covered.
Poppy seed production forms part of Spain’s agricultural produce and contributes to the country’s overall crop production activities. Measuring production on a per capita basis helps provide a population-adjusted view of agricultural output and allows changes in production to be assessed independently of population size. Spain’s comparatively high per capita figure during these years indicates a notable level of poppy seed production relative to its population.
Between 2015 and 2017, Spain’s production pattern was characterized by a small decline followed by a modest recovery. Such movements can be influenced by changes in cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, farming practices, or other agricultural factors. However, the available figures do not identify the specific causes behind these annual changes.
Overall, Spain recorded a 1.2% decrease in poppy seed production per capita from 2015 to 2017, moving from 257.05 grams to 253.90 grams. The relatively small change demonstrates that Spain maintained a stable per capita production level during the period.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
What was Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2017?
Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 253.9 Gram in 2017, up 0.6% on 2016.
How has Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 257 Gram in 2015 to 253.9 Gram in 2017 (−1.2%), an average of −0.6% a year. The series high was 257 Gram in 2015 and the low 252.5 Gram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 257 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 252.5 Gram in 2016.
What does the Spain Poppy Seed Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
Where does the Spain Poppy Seed 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=Poppy+seeds&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2017 and is reported in Gram.
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