People here in Greece use more olive oil than anywhere else in the World

A new report shows that San Marino is the world’s leading per capita olive oil-consuming nation. Stretching over 61-square-kilometer, the mountainous microstate is one of the most ancient republics in the world and is known for its perfectly preserved medieval architecture. The inhabitants of the small country, which is located on the northeastern flank of the Apennine Mountains and is completely surrounded by Italy, consume an average of 22 kilograms (approximately 24 liters) annually That equates to around one liter every two weeks per person. By comparison, annual per capita olive oil consumption in Greece sits at 12 kilograms and is 11.7 kilograms in Spain. Meanwhile, the figure reaches 8.2 kilograms in Italy and 7.9 kilograms in Portugal. Overall, the report from Juan Vilar Strategic Consultants said 92 percent of olive oil consumption takes place in the 67 countries in which olive oil is produced. From there, producers export their olive oil to a further 131 countries. “San ...