Venezuela Palm Oil Production per Capita

Palm Oil Production per Capita — Palm oil production per capita refers to the annual quantity of palm oil produced by a country relative to its population, measured in kilograms or grams per person. This indicator represents the average palm oil production contribution per individual and helps assess production intensity, agricultural productivity, and the relative importance of palm oil cultivation within a country's agriculture sector. 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 is based on global food production statistics and provides comparable production measurements across countries and years. Inclusions: The data includes annual palm oil production volumes adjusted according to population size for each country, covering the production of palm oil from agricultural activities during the selected period. It includes country-level production estimates reported on a per capita basis and captures changes resulting from variations in cultivation, plantation output, agricultural productivity, and population growth. The indicator covers palm oil production trends from 2015 to 2023, enabling comparisons of production performance across regions and countries. The dataset includes values expressed in kilograms or grams per capita depending on the reporting unit and provides historical production trends for agricultural analysis. Exclusions: The data excludes palm oil consumption, imports, exports, processing volumes, and market demand indicators. It does not represent individual consumption levels or availability of palm oil within a country. The indicator does not measure plantation area, yield per hectare, production costs, or economic value generated from palm oil production. It also excludes other vegetable oils and agricultural commodities that are not classified as palm oil. Differences between countries may occur due to variations in agricultural practices, climatic conditions, production systems, and population sizes. The indicator focuses only on production output relative to population and does not capture broader environmental, social, or trade-related impacts associated with palm oil production.

Production continued to grow in 2017, reaching 3.25 kilograms, before experiencing a slight decline to 2.88 kilograms in 2018. Output recovered in 2019, increasing to 3.34 kilograms, followed by further growth to 4.01 kilograms in 2020, which represented the highest level recorded during the study period. However, production declined to 2.97 kilograms in 2021 before improving again to 3.33 kilograms in 2022 and 3.65 kilograms per capita in 2023. Despite annual fluctuations, Venezuela's palm oil production remained significantly higher at the end of the period compared with the beginning, indicating gradual improvements in production capacity and agricultural output. The changes observed during the period reflect variations in cultivation activities, productivity levels, and broader agricultural conditions affecting the palm oil sector. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized indicator that accounts for population changes and enables more meaningful comparisons across different years and countries. This dataset provides valuable insights into Venezuela's agricultural production performance and the development of its palm oil sector. It supports policymakers, agricultural researchers, agribusiness stakeholders, investors, and market analysts in evaluating production trends, monitoring industry progress, and assessing long-term productivity changes. Covering 2015 to 2023, the data serves as a useful benchmark for understanding Venezuela's palm oil production dynamics and contributes to broader analyses of agricultural development, resource utilization, production efficiency, and the country's role within the regional palm oil market.