Lower over the period
Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 384.1 Gram in 2015 to 96.50 Gram in 2024 (−74.9%), an average of −14.2% a year. The series high was 384.1 Gram in 2015 and the low 90.78 Gram in 2023.
What Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita shows
Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 96.50 Gram in 2024, up 6.3% on 2023. Turkey’s poppy seed production per capita experienced substantial fluctuations between 2015 and 2024, reflecting significant changes in production relative to population size. According to the provided data, production was 384.06 grams per capita in 2015, before declining sharply to 222.96 grams in 2016 and 183.48 grams in 2017.
A 76.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 293.3 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +74.3% in 2018.
Ranks 2 of 3 countries covered
Among the 3 countries in this dataset, Turkey ranks 2 for 2024, behind Serbia (160.2 Gram) and North Macedonia (13.17 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 1.30 Gram, so Turkey is above it.
Full series
Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.50 | +6.3% |
| 2023 Trough | 90.78 | −35.4% |
| 2022 | 140.6 | −42.1% |
| 2021 | 242.7 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 238.6 | −25.4% |
| 2019 | 319.7 | 0% |
| 2018 | 319.7 | +74.3% |
| 2017 | 183.5 | −17.7% |
| 2016 | 223 | −41.9% |
| 2015Peak | 384.1 | — |
Regional context
How Turkey compares in Europe
Poppy Seed Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Turkey is highlighted.
1Serbia160.2
2Turkey96.50
3North Macedonia13.17
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time.
The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
About this indicator
Poppy Seed Production per Capita — Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
Production subsequently increased to 319.74 grams in 2018 and remained almost unchanged at 319.69 grams in 2019. It then declined to 238.61 grams in 2020, followed by a modest increase to 242.68 grams in 2021. Production fell again to 140.60 grams in 2022 and 90.78 grams in 2023, before recovering slightly to 96.50 grams in 2024.
The data indicates that Turkey recorded its highest per capita production in 2015, followed by a considerable decline during 2016 and 2017. The recovery during 2018 and 2019 was significant, bringing production back above 300 grams per person. However, the downward movement resumed from 2020 onward, with production reaching its lowest level in 2023. The modest increase recorded in 2024 suggests a partial recovery, although production remained substantially below the levels observed earlier in the period.
Turkey’s poppy seed production forms part of its agricultural produce and represents an important crop within its broader farming activities. Per capita production provides a population-adjusted measure that helps assess changes in domestic output over time. The considerable variation in Turkey’s figures suggests that poppy seed production was subject to notable annual changes during 2015–2024.
Overall, Turkey recorded a 74.9% decrease in poppy seed production per capita between 2015 and 2024, falling from 384.06 grams to 96.50 grams. The trend highlights a substantial long-term reduction despite temporary recoveries during 2018–2019 and 2024.
- Indicator
- Poppy Seed Production per Capita
- Country
- Turkey
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
Poppy Seed Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of poppy seeds produced in a country divided by its population, measured in grams or kilograms per person. The indicator represents population-adjusted agricultural production and is used to assess the level of poppy seed output relative to the size of the population. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
What was Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita in 2024?
Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita was 96.50 Gram in 2024, up 6.3% on 2023.
How has Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita moved from 384.1 Gram in 2015 to 96.50 Gram in 2024 (−74.9%), an average of −14.2% a year. The series high was 384.1 Gram in 2015 and the low 90.78 Gram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita?
The highest value was 384.1 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 90.78 Gram in 2023.
What does the Turkey Poppy Seed Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes domestic production of poppy seeds and expresses the output on a per capita basis using population data. It covers the countries and years selected in the Our World in Data Global Food Explorer and reflects agricultural production reported through the underlying food and agriculture datasets. The indicator captures changes in production relative to population size and supports comparisons of poppy seed production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes poppy seed imports, exports, stocks, processing, consumption, and trade-related activities because the indicator measures agricultural production only. It does not represent individual consumption or availability of poppy seeds in a country. The per capita calculation does not measure farm-level productivity, yield per hectare, cultivated area, or production efficiency. Differences between countries may also reflect variations in agricultural conditions, reporting practices, population estimates, and production measurement methods."
Where does the Turkey Poppy Seed 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=Poppy+seeds&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Gram.
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