Lower over the period
Switzerland Oats Production per Capita moved from 0.938 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.848 Kilogram in 2024 (−9.6%), an average of −1.1% a year. The series high was 1.45 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.845 Kilogram in 2021.
What Switzerland Oats Production per Capita shows
Switzerland Oats Production per Capita was 0.848 Kilogram in 2024, down 41.7% on 2023. Switzerland oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a fluctuating but overall stable agricultural trend, influenced by variations in crop yields, cultivated area, and yearly production conditions. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita decreased from 938.20 grams in 2015 to 848.13 grams in 2024, although production remained relatively strong throughout the period.
A 41.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2021) is 0.609 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +69.6% in 2022.
Ranks 21 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Switzerland ranks 21 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Switzerland is below it.
Full series
Switzerland 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 | 0.848 | −41.7% |
| 2023Peak | 1.45 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 1.43 | +69.6% |
| 2021 Trough | 0.845 | −18% |
| 2020 | 1.03 | −8.4% |
| 2019 | 1.12 | +16% |
| 2018 | 0.969 | −19.7% |
| 2017 | 1.21 | +42.3% |
| 2016 | 0.848 | −9.6% |
| 2015 | 0.938 | — |
Regional context
How Switzerland compares in Europe
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Switzerland is highlighted.
1Finland217.5
2Sweden58.69
3Norway50.75
4Ireland43.01
5Denmark42.44
6Poland41.95
7Spain24.26
12Switzerland0.848
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 Switzerland’s oat production efficiency relative to population size and helps assess changes in agricultural productivity, crop performance, and long-term production patterns.
During the early period, oats production per capita declined from 938.20 grams in 2015 to 848.49 grams in 2016 before increasing significantly to 1,207.77 grams in 2017. Production decreased slightly to 969.43 grams in 2018 but remained above the initial level. In 2019, production increased further to 1,124.57 grams, reflecting improved crop output and favourable production conditions. These variations demonstrate the impact of annual weather conditions, farming practices, and changes in harvested yields on oat production.
Production remained strong in 2020, reaching 1,030.60 grams per capita, before declining to 845.18 grams in 2021. A significant recovery occurred in 2022, when production reached 1,433.66 grams, the highest level recorded during the 2015–2024 period. Production remained high in 2023, increasing slightly to 1,454.14 grams, indicating strong agricultural performance and favourable production conditions.
However, production declined in 2024 to 848.13 grams per capita, representing a substantial decrease compared with the previous two years. This reduction highlights the influence of annual fluctuations in crop output, environmental conditions, and production cycles.
Overall, the dataset highlights the variability and resilience of Switzerland’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking 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
- Switzerland
- 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Switzerland Oats Production per Capita was 0.848 Kilogram in 2024, down 41.7% on 2023.
How has Switzerland Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Switzerland Oats Production per Capita moved from 0.938 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.848 Kilogram in 2024 (−9.6%), an average of −1.1% a year. The series high was 1.45 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.845 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Switzerland Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 1.45 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.845 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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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