Lower over the period
Uruguay Oats Production per Capita moved from 22.57 Kilogram in 2015 to 10.63 Kilogram in 2024 (−52.9%), an average of −8% a year. The series high was 22.57 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 8.83 Kilogram in 2023.
What Uruguay Oats Production per Capita shows
Uruguay Oats Production per Capita was 10.63 Kilogram in 2024, up 20.4% on 2023. Uruguay oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects a declining but fluctuating agricultural trend influenced by changes in crop output, cultivated area, and annual production conditions. Based on Our World in Data, oats production per capita decreased from 22.57 kilograms in 2015 to 10.63 kilograms in 2024, indicating reduced production relative to population size.
A 60.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 13.73 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +64.4% in 2018.
Ranks 14 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Uruguay ranks 14 for 2024, behind Finland (217.5 Kilogram) and Canada (84.48 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 2.75 Kilogram, so Uruguay is above it.
Full series
Uruguay 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 | 10.63 | +20.4% |
| 2023 Trough | 8.83 | −1.2% |
| 2022 | 8.94 | −1.2% |
| 2021 | 9.05 | −32.3% |
| 2020 | 13.38 | +30.6% |
| 2019 | 10.25 | −34% |
| 2018 | 15.52 | +64.4% |
| 2017 | 9.44 | −24% |
| 2016 | 12.43 | −44.9% |
| 2015Peak | 22.57 | — |
Regional context
How Uruguay compares in Africa
Oats Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Uruguay is highlighted.
1Chile23.15
2Argentina12.36
3Uruguay10.63
4South Africa0.669
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 insights into Uruguay’s agricultural productivity, oat production efficiency, and changes in cereal crop performance over time.
During the early period, production declined significantly from 22.57 kilograms in 2015 to 12.43 kilograms in 2016 and 9.44 kilograms in 2017, showing a major reduction in output. However, production recovered to 15.52 kilograms in 2018 before declining again to 10.25 kilograms in 2019. These variations reflect the impact of seasonal conditions, weather patterns, crop yields, and farming productivity.
Between 2020 and 2022, oats production per capita continued to fluctuate. Production increased to 13.38 kilograms in 2020 before declining to 9.05 kilograms in 2021 and 8.94 kilograms in 2022. These changes highlight the sensitivity of oat production to environmental conditions, cultivated area changes, and agricultural management practices.
In recent years, production reached 8.83 kilograms in 2023, the lowest level recorded during the period, before recovering slightly to 10.63 kilograms in 2024. Although production improved, it remained below the levels observed at the beginning of the decade.
Overall, the dataset highlights the changing pattern of Uruguay’s oats production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, benchmarking production performance, evaluating productivity changes, forecasting future oat production, and supporting agricultural policy, food security analysis, and market research.
- Indicator
- Oats Production per Capita
- Country
- Uruguay
- Region
- Africa
- 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay Oats Production per Capita in 2024?
Uruguay Oats Production per Capita was 10.63 Kilogram in 2024, up 20.4% on 2023.
How has Uruguay Oats Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Uruguay Oats Production per Capita moved from 22.57 Kilogram in 2015 to 10.63 Kilogram in 2024 (−52.9%), an average of −8% a year. The series high was 22.57 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 8.83 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Uruguay Oats Production per Capita?
The highest value was 22.57 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 8.83 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Uruguay 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 Uruguay 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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