Lower over the period
Sweden Oats Production per Capita moved from 75.99 Kilogram in 2015 to 58.69 Kilogram in 2024 (−22.8%), an average of −2.8% a year. The series high was 78.00 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 35.72 Kilogram in 2018.
What Sweden Oats Production per Capita shows
Sweden Oats Production per Capita was 58.69 Kilogram in 2024, up 50.5% on 2023. Sweden oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a fluctuating but resilient agricultural trend, influenced by variations in crop output, weather conditions, and farming performance. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita decreased from 75.99 kilograms in 2015 to 58.69 kilograms in 2024, showing an overall decline despite periods of recovery.
A 54.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2018) is 42.28 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +82.8% in 2019.
Ranks 3 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 3 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Sweden is above it.
Full series
Sweden 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 | 58.69 | +50.5% |
| 2023 | 39.00 | −44.3% |
| 2022 | 70.07 | +32.4% |
| 2021 | 52.92 | −32.2% |
| 2020Peak | 78.00 | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 65.30 | +82.8% |
| 2018 Trough | 35.72 | −46.9% |
| 2017 | 67.25 | −13.1% |
| 2016 | 77.38 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 75.99 | — |
Regional context
How Sweden compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Sweden 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 valuable insight into Sweden’s oat production efficiency relative to population size and helps evaluate changes in agricultural productivity, crop yields, and long-term production patterns.
During the early period, oats production per capita increased slightly from 75.99 kilograms in 2015 to 77.38 kilograms in 2016 before declining to 67.25 kilograms in 2017. Production decreased further to 35.72 kilograms in 2018, representing a significant reduction compared with previous years. However, output recovered to 65.30 kilograms in 2019, indicating improved production conditions and stronger crop performance. These fluctuations reflect the impact of seasonal weather patterns, harvested area changes, and variations in oat cultivation efficiency.
Production continued to improve in 2020, reaching 78.00 kilograms per capita, the highest level recorded during the decade. However, production declined to 52.92 kilograms in 2021 before increasing again to 70.07 kilograms in 2022. These changes highlight the sensitivity of oat production to annual agricultural conditions, including rainfall patterns, temperature variations, and crop yield performance.
In recent years, production decreased to 39.00 kilograms in 2023, marking one of the lowest levels during the period. However, recovery occurred in 2024, when oats production per capita increased to 58.69 kilograms, indicating improved production compared with the previous year.
Overall, the dataset highlights the variability and adaptability of Sweden’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, comparing national production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security analysis, and market research related to cereal crop production.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Sweden
- 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 Sweden 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 Sweden Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Sweden Oats Production per Capita was 58.69 Kilogram in 2024, up 50.5% on 2023.
How has Sweden Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Sweden Oats Production per Capita moved from 75.99 Kilogram in 2015 to 58.69 Kilogram in 2024 (−22.8%), an average of −2.8% a year. The series high was 78.00 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 35.72 Kilogram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 78.00 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 35.72 Kilogram in 2018.
What does the Sweden 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 Sweden 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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