Falling to a series low
Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 28.26 Kilogram in 2015 to 20.44 Kilogram in 2024 (−27.7%), an average of −3.5% a year. The series high was 28.26 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 20.44 Kilogram in 2024.
What Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita shows
Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita was 20.44 Kilogram in 2024, down 6.5% on 2023. Taiwan’s sugarcane production per capita experienced a gradual declining trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting structural changes in agricultural land use, limited cultivation areas, and evolving priorities within the island’s agricultural sector.
A 27.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 7.82 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +23.8% in 2018.
Ranks 23 of 26 countries covered
Among the 26 countries in this dataset, Taiwan ranks 23 for 2024, behind Eswatini (4,453 Kilogram) and Belize (4,003 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 237.7 Kilogram, so Taiwan is below it.
Full series
Taiwan Sugarcane 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 Trough | 20.44 | −6.5% |
| 2023 | 21.85 | −0.8% |
| 2022 | 22.02 | −12.8% |
| 2021 | 25.24 | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 22.43 | −7.7% |
| 2019 | 24.30 | −7.5% |
| 2018 | 26.28 | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 21.23 | −12.7% |
| 2016 | 24.31 | −14% |
| 2015Peak | 28.26 | — |
Regional context
How Taiwan compares in Asia
Sugarcane Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Taiwan is highlighted.
1Thailand1,150
2India312.3
3Philippines161.4
4Vietnam117.3
5Indonesia112.9
6China71.93
7Taiwan20.44
8Japan9.35
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
The data includes the total agricultural production of sugarcane reported for each country and converted into a per capita measure using population estimates. It covers sugarcane cultivated and harvested for agricultural production, including output used for sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, industrial processing, and other agricultural applications. The indicator includes annual production variations influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, climatic conditions, farming practices, and agricultural policies. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data sources to provide comparable country-level measurements.
The data excludes sugarcane consumption, trade flows, imports, exports, sugar production, ethanol output, and processed sugar products. It does not measure productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, economic value, or revenue generated from sugarcane production. The indicator does not capture differences in cultivation methods, production costs, quality variations, or environmental impacts associated with sugarcane farming. It also excludes non-agricultural activities and does not represent total availability or consumption of sugarcane-derived products within a country.
About this indicator
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
Sugarcane has historically been an important crop in Taiwan, particularly for sugar production and rural economic activities; however, its role has reduced over time due to competition from other crops, industrial development, and changing agricultural patterns. According to the dataset, Taiwan’s sugarcane production per capita declined from 28.26 units in 2015 to 20.44 units in 2024, indicating a steady reduction in production levels.
During the early period from 2015 to 2017, sugarcane production per capita decreased from 28.26 units in 2015 to 24.31 units in 2016 and further to 21.23 units in 2017. This decline reflected challenges related to cultivation area availability, production efficiency, and changing agricultural conditions. A temporary recovery occurred in 2018, when production increased to 26.28 units, supported by improved harvest conditions and stronger agricultural performance. However, this improvement was short-lived, as production declined again to 24.30 units in 2019.
From 2020 onward, Taiwan experienced continued moderation in sugarcane production per capita. Production decreased to 22.43 units in 2020 and showed a brief increase to 25.24 units in 2021, reflecting temporary improvements in crop performance. However, the downward trend resumed in subsequent years, with production declining to 22.02 units in 2022, 21.85 units in 2023, and reaching the lowest level of 20.44 units in 2024. These changes were influenced by limited agricultural land, shifts in farming practices, and reduced emphasis on sugarcane cultivation.
Overall, Taiwan’s sugarcane production per capita highlights the gradual transformation of its agricultural landscape. While sugarcane remains a recognized crop with historical importance, declining production indicates changing economic and agricultural priorities. The indicator provides valuable insights into crop sustainability, land utilization, agricultural restructuring, and long-term trends within Taiwan’s sugar industry.
- Indicator
- Sugarcane Production per Capita
- Country
- Taiwan
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita?
Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
What was Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita in 2024?
Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita was 20.44 Kilogram in 2024, down 6.5% on 2023.
How has Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 28.26 Kilogram in 2015 to 20.44 Kilogram in 2024 (−27.7%), an average of −3.5% a year. The series high was 28.26 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 20.44 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita?
The highest value was 28.26 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 20.44 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the Taiwan Sugarcane Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of sugarcane reported for each country and converted into a per capita measure using population estimates. It covers sugarcane cultivated and harvested for agricultural production, including output used for sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, industrial processing, and other agricultural applications. The indicator includes annual production variations influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, climatic conditions, farming practices, and agricultural policies. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data sources to provide comparable country-level measurements. Excluded: The data excludes sugarcane consumption, trade flows, imports, exports, sugar production, ethanol output, and processed sugar products. It does not measure productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, economic value, or revenue generated from sugarcane production. The indicator does not capture differences in cultivation methods, production costs, quality variations, or environmental impacts associated with sugarcane farming. It also excludes non-agricultural activities and does not represent total availability or consumption of sugarcane-derived products within a country.
Where does the Taiwan Sugarcane 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&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Sugar+cane&Metric=Production&per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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