Lower over the period
U.S. Oats Production per Capita moved from 3.98 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.85 Kilogram in 2024 (−28.5%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 3.98 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 1.70 Kilogram in 2021.
What U.S. Oats Production per Capita shows
U.S. Oats Production per Capita was 2.85 Kilogram in 2024, up 18.2% on 2023. U.S. oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a fluctuating but resilient agricultural trend, highlighting the country's changing oat production levels relative to its population. Based on Our World in Data, per capita production declined overall from 3.98 kilograms in 2015 to 2.85 kilograms in 2024, although several periods of recovery occurred throughout the decade.
A 57.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 2.29 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +44.2% in 2022.
Ranks 20 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, U.S. ranks 20 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so U.S. is above it.
Full series
U.S. 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 | 2.85 | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 2.41 | −1.6% |
| 2022 | 2.45 | +44.2% |
| 2021 Trough | 1.70 | −39.5% |
| 2020 | 2.81 | +22.8% |
| 2019 | 2.29 | −5.9% |
| 2018 | 2.43 | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 2.17 | −24% |
| 2016 | 2.85 | −28.5% |
| 2015Peak | 3.98 | — |
Regional context
How U.S. compares in North America
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. U.S. is highlighted.
1Canada84.48
2U.S.2.85
3Mexico0.570
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 valuable insight into agricultural productivity, harvested output, and production efficiency on a per-person basis, making it useful for evaluating long-term developments in the U.S. oats sector.
During the early years, production per capita declined from 3.98 kilograms in 2015 to 2.17 kilograms in 2017, indicating lower production relative to population growth. This downward movement may have reflected variations in harvested area, seasonal weather conditions, and shifting planting priorities toward other cereal crops. Production improved slightly to 2.43 kilograms in 2018 and remained relatively stable at 2.29 kilograms in 2019, suggesting moderate recovery supported by stable farming practices and improved crop yields.
Production strengthened in 2020, reaching 2.81 kilograms per capita, before falling sharply to 1.70 kilograms in 2021, the lowest level during the observed period. This decline was likely influenced by less favourable growing conditions and reduced oat harvests. Recovery followed in 2022, when production increased to 2.45 kilograms, and the level remained broadly stable at 2.41 kilograms in 2023, reflecting improvements in agricultural output and production efficiency.
In 2024, oats production per capita increased further to 2.85 kilograms, matching one of the stronger performances recorded during the latter half of the decade. The recovery suggests improved crop productivity and more favourable production conditions compared with previous years.
Overall, the dataset highlights the evolving nature of U.S. oats production per capita and provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking production performance, forecasting future output, and supporting agricultural policy, food security assessments, and market research.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- U.S.
- Region
- North America
- 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 U.S. 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 U.S. Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
U.S. Oats Production per Capita was 2.85 Kilogram in 2024, up 18.2% on 2023.
How has U.S. Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
U.S. Oats Production per Capita moved from 3.98 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.85 Kilogram in 2024 (−28.5%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 3.98 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 1.70 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest U.S. Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 3.98 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 1.70 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the U.S. 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 U.S. 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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