Higher over the period
Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 2.13 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.69 Kilogram in 2023 (+26%), an average of +2.9% a year. The series high was 3.47 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 2.12 Kilogram in 2016.
What Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita shows
Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita was 2.69 Kilogram in 2023, down 22.6% on 2022. Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita showed fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in olive harvest conditions, agricultural productivity, and overall production performance. The indicator started at 2.13 kilograms per capita in 2015 and remained almost stable in 2016 at 2.12 kilograms.
A 39% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 1.36 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +35.6% in 2022.
Ranks 10 of 22 countries covered
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Turkey ranks 10 for 2023, behind Greece (22.34 Kilogram) and Spain (17.82 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.325 Kilogram, so Turkey is above it.
Full series
Turkey 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 | 2.69 | −22.6% |
| 2022Peak | 3.47 | +35.6% |
| 2021 | 2.56 | −6% |
| 2020 | 2.73 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 2.55 | −15.4% |
| 2018 | 3.02 | +13.7% |
| 2017 | 2.65 | +25.3% |
| 2016 Trough | 2.12 | −0.7% |
| 2015 | 2.13 | — |
Regional context
How Turkey compares in Asia
Olive Oil Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Turkey is highlighted.
1Lebanon3.00
2Turkey2.69
3Jordan2.19
4Israel1.78
5Saudi Arabia0.0902
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 increased to 2.65 kilograms in 2017 and continued rising to 3.02 kilograms in 2018. However, production declined to 2.55 kilograms in 2019 before recovering slightly to 2.73 kilograms in 2020. The indicator decreased again to 2.56 kilograms in 2021 but recorded strong growth in 2022, reaching the highest value of 3.47 kilograms per capita. In 2023, production declined moderately to 2.69 kilograms per capita.
The overall trend indicates that Turkey maintained a stable level of olive oil production per capita with periods of growth and decline. The increase between 2015 and 2018 demonstrates improved production performance, while the strong rise in 2022 highlights a particularly productive year for the olive oil sector. The fluctuations observed throughout the period may be influenced by olive harvest cycles, weather conditions, agricultural practices, and changes in production efficiency.
Olive oil production per capita measures the total quantity of olive oil produced relative to population size and provides a population-adjusted assessment of production capacity. This indicator does not represent consumption because produced olive oil may be exported, stored, processed, or distributed through domestic and international markets. It helps analyze agricultural productivity, production trends, and developments within the olive oil industry.
Turkey is one of the important olive oil-producing countries globally, supported by extensive olive cultivation areas and favorable growing conditions. The 2015–2023 data highlights a dynamic production pattern, with improvements during high-production years and adjustments during weaker periods. Monitoring this indicator provides insights into Turkey’s agricultural performance and its contribution to the global olive oil supply chain.
- Indicator
- Olive Oil Production per Capita
- Country
- Turkey
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Turkey 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 Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita in 2023?
Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita was 2.69 Kilogram in 2023, down 22.6% on 2022.
How has Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita moved from 2.13 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.69 Kilogram in 2023 (+26%), an average of +2.9% a year. The series high was 3.47 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 2.12 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Turkey Olive Oil Production per Capita?
The highest value was 3.47 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 2.12 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Turkey 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 Turkey 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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