Vegetable oil production in Colombia
Colombia: Vegetable oil production was 1,198 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Vegetable oil production in Colombia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for vegetable oil production in Colombia is 1,198 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 24.4% on the previous year and up 21,366.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetable oil production in Colombia peaked at 14,122 tonnes in 1965 and was at its lowest, 4.53 tonnes, in 2016.
Colombia ranks 41st of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,708 tonnes | 5,152 tonnes | 14,122 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,783 tonnes | 2,210 tonnes | 11,875 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,525 tonnes | 1,611 tonnes | 8,289 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,800 tonnes | 1,062 tonnes | 4,425 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,590 tonnes | 932.96 tonnes | 2,398 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.69 tonnes | 4.53 tonnes | 88.3 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 931.69 tonnes | 67.45 tonnes | 1,585 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vegetable oil production in Colombia?
- Vegetable oil production in Colombia was 1,198 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest vegetable oil production recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,122 tonnes in 1965.
- What is the lowest vegetable oil production recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.53 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Colombia rank for vegetable oil production?
- Colombia ranks 41st out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is vegetable oil production rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21,366.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Vegetable oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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