Lower over the period
Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 26.43 Kilogram in 2015 to 17.21 Kilogram in 2023 (−34.9%), an average of −5.2% a year. The series high was 33.40 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 11.97 Kilogram in 2021.
What Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita was 17.21 Kilogram in 2023, down 11.3% on 2022. Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita experienced significant fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting variations in olive harvest cycles, climatic conditions, and agricultural production performance. The indicator started at 26.43 kilograms per capita in 2015 and declined sharply to 12.21 kilograms in 2016.
A 64.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2021) is 21.43 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +65.6% in 2020.
Ranks 3 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Tunisia ranks 3 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Tunisia is above it.
Full series
Tunisia Olive Oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.21 | −11.3% |
| 2022 | 19.41 | +62.2% |
| 2021 Trough | 11.97 | −64.2% |
| 2020Peak | 33.40 | +65.6% |
| 2019 | 20.17 | −14.7% |
| 2018 | 23.65 | +46.1% |
| 2017 | 16.19 | +32.5% |
| 2016 | 12.21 | −53.8% |
| 2015 | 26.43 | — |
Regional context
How Tunisia compares in Africa
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Tunisia is highlighted.
1Tunisia17.21
2Morocco3.19
3Algeria1.76
4Egypt0.349
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector.
The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
About this indicator
Olive Oil Production per Capita — Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
Production recovered slightly in 2017, reaching 16.19 kilograms, and increased further to 23.65 kilograms in 2018. In 2019, production decreased moderately to 20.17 kilograms before rising significantly to 33.40 kilograms per capita in 2020, representing the highest level recorded during the period. However, production declined sharply in 2021 to 11.97 kilograms, followed by a recovery to 19.41 kilograms in 2022. In 2023, production decreased slightly to 17.21 kilograms per capita.
The overall trend indicates that Tunisia maintained a strong olive oil production capacity despite considerable year-to-year variations. The significant increase in 2020 demonstrates a particularly productive year, while the decline in 2021 highlights the impact of changing harvest conditions and agricultural factors. The fluctuations observed throughout the period are influenced by olive harvest cycles, rainfall patterns, farming practices, and production efficiency.
Olive oil production per capita measures the total quantity of olive oil produced compared with population size and provides a population-adjusted assessment of production performance. This indicator does not represent consumption because olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed across different markets. It is useful for evaluating agricultural productivity, identifying production trends, and understanding developments within the olive oil sector.
Tunisia is one of the leading olive oil producers in Africa and plays an important role in international olive oil exports. The 2015–2023 data highlights a variable but resilient production pattern, showing the importance of agricultural conditions in determining output levels. Monitoring this indicator helps assess Tunisia’s production capacity, sector development, and contribution to the global olive oil market.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Tunisia
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita?
Olive Oil Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of olive oil produced in a country relative to its population size, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level production measure with values available across selected years. The indicator allows comparison of olive oil production performance between countries by adjusting total production according to population size.
What was Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita was 17.21 Kilogram in 2023, down 11.3% on 2022.
How has Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 26.43 Kilogram in 2015 to 17.21 Kilogram in 2023 (−34.9%), an average of −5.2% a year. The series high was 33.40 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 11.97 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 33.40 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 11.97 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Tunisia Olive Oil Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual olive oil production volumes from cultivated olive crops used for olive oil extraction, converted into a per capita measurement using national population data. It covers olive oil output from agricultural production activities and reflects changes influenced by olive cultivation areas, harvest cycles, climatic conditions, farming practices, and production efficiency. The indicator includes country-level production estimates reported for the selected period and supports analysis of trends in the global olive oil sector. Excluded: The data excludes olive oil consumption, imports, exports, retail sales, market prices, and individual household usage. It does not measure the amount of olive oil available or consumed per person, as produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through different supply chains. The indicator also excludes production of other edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, palm oil, and other vegetable oils. Differences may occur due to variations in agricultural data collection methods, production estimates, and population calculations used for per capita conversion.
Where does the Tunisia Olive Oil 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..2023&Food=Olive+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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