Higher over the period
Sweden Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.18 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.44 Kilogram in 2023 (+11.9%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 2.53 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 1.74 Kilogram in 2020.
What Sweden Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Sweden Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 2.44 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.6% on 2022. Sweden's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a stable and resilient consumer market, supported by strong chocolate consumption culture, high purchasing power, and established demand for cocoa-based confectionery products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 2.18 kg in 2015 to 2.44 kg in 2023.
A 31.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2020) is 0.790 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +21.3% in 2021.
Ranks 17 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 17 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Sweden is above it.
Full series
Sweden 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 | 2.44 | −3.6% |
| 2022Peak | 2.53 | +19.9% |
| 2021 | 2.11 | +21.3% |
| 2020 Trough | 1.74 | −15.1% |
| 2019 | 2.05 | −11.6% |
| 2018 | 2.32 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 2.26 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 2.19 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 2.18 | — |
Regional context
How Sweden compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Sweden is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
14Sweden2.44
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 fluctuations during the period, Sweden maintained consistent cocoa consumption levels, supported by consumer preference for premium chocolate, bakery products, and cocoa-based snacks.
During the early period, consumption showed gradual growth, increasing from 2.18 kg in 2015 to 2.32 kg in 2018. This upward trend reflected steady household demand, strong retail availability, and increasing interest in high-quality chocolate products. However, consumption declined to 2.05 kg in 2019, indicating changing purchasing patterns and temporary moderation in cocoa-based product demand.
A further decline occurred in 2020, when consumption decreased to 1.74 kg, influenced by pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior, reduced foodservice activity, and shifting household spending patterns. The market recovered in 2021, with consumption increasing to 2.11 kg, supported by improving economic activity, renewed retail demand, and recovering consumer confidence.
Consumption strengthened significantly in 2022, reaching a study-period high of 2.53 kg, driven by increased demand for premium chocolate products, seasonal confectionery purchases, and continued consumer interest in quality food offerings. In 2023, consumption moderated slightly to 2.44 kg, while remaining above early-period levels, demonstrating market stability.
Overall, Sweden's cocoa consumption market demonstrates long-term resilience, supported by strong chocolate preferences, premium product demand, and a mature retail environment. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and understand changing consumer preferences within Sweden's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Sweden
- 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 Sweden 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 Sweden Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Sweden Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 2.44 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.6% on 2022.
How has Sweden Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Sweden Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.18 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.44 Kilogram in 2023 (+11.9%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 2.53 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 1.74 Kilogram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 2.53 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 1.74 Kilogram in 2020.
What does the Sweden 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 Sweden 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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