Higher over the period
Asia Millet Production per Capita moved from 3.40 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.93 Kilogram in 2024 (+15.7%), an average of +1.6% a year. The series high was 4.12 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 3.39 Kilogram in 2018.
What Asia Millet Production per Capita shows
Asia Millet Production per Capita was 3.93 Kilogram in 2024, down 1.3% on 2023. Asia’s millet production per capita demonstrated a fluctuating but overall positive trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in agricultural production, cultivation practices, population dynamics, and differences in millet output among countries across the region.
A 17.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2018) is 0.725 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +18.1% in 2019.
India leads the region
Within Asia, India has the highest value in 2024 at 8.70 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Millet Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 8.70 | −2.8% | |
| 2 | China | 1.96 | +5.9% | |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0.391 | −1.8% | |
| 4 | Turkey | 0.0431 | −8.2% | |
| 5 | Taiwan | 0.0218 | +0.4% | |
| 6 | South Korea | 0.0193 | +0.1% | |
| 7 | Vietnam | 0.00848 | +5.1% |
By region
Millet Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Asia Millet 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 | 3.93 | −1.3% |
| 2023 | 3.98 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 3.88 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 3.82 | −7.1% |
| 2020Peak | 4.12 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 4.01 | +18.1% |
| 2018 Trough | 3.39 | −11.3% |
| 2017 | 3.83 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 3.55 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 3.40 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Millet Production per Capita — Millet production per capita refers to the annual production quantity of millet divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator presents country-level and regional millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year within the selected period. It is used to analyse millet output intensity, agricultural productivity, and differences in production levels across countries and regions.
The data includes annual millet production volumes adjusted by population size to calculate per capita production values. It covers millet output from agricultural activities, including production quantities reported for individual countries and regions. Our World in Data compiles the data from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) agricultural statistics, providing historical time-series information for millet production performance. The indicator includes comparative measurements across countries, regions, and years to evaluate changes in millet cultivation and production capacity.
The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, food availability, and nutritional intake. It does not measure total agricultural productivity, harvested area, yield per hectare, or farming income. The indicator also does not capture post-harvest losses, processing activities, or domestic utilization of millet. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural production estimates, population data updates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices among countries.
About this indicator
Millet Production per Capita — Millet production per capita refers to the annual production quantity of millet divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator presents country-level and regional millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year within the selected period. It is used to analyse millet output intensity, agricultural productivity, and differences in production levels across countries and regions.
According to Our World in Data, Asia’s millet production per capita increased from 3,398.79 grams in 2015 to 3,932.37 grams in 2024, indicating long-term growth despite significant yearly variations.
In the early years, regional millet production per capita increased from 3,398.79 grams in 2015 to 3,553.25 grams in 2016 and further to 3,825.50 grams in 2017. However, production declined slightly to 3,393.85 grams in 2018 due to changes in production levels across major millet-producing countries. The region recovered in 2019, reaching 4,006.61 grams per capita, supported by stronger output from key producers such as India and China.
Asia recorded further growth in 2020, with millet production per capita reaching 4,118.73 grams, the highest level during the analysed period. Production declined moderately in 2021 to 3,824.32 grams before recovering to 3,879.98 grams in 2022. In 2023, regional production increased further to 3,983.49 grams per capita, followed by a slight moderation to 3,932.37 grams in 2024.
Overall, Asia’s millet production per capita increased by approximately 16% between 2015 and 2024, highlighting the region’s continued importance in global millet production. India remained the largest contributor to regional millet output, while China also played a significant role in supporting production levels. Other countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Vietnam, South Korea, and Taiwan, contributed comparatively smaller shares. The indicator highlights regional agricultural performance, millet cultivation trends, and variations in production intensity across Asian countries over time.
- Indicator
- Millet Production per Capita
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Asia Millet Production per Capita?
Millet production per capita refers to the annual production quantity of millet divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator presents country-level and regional millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year within the selected period. It is used to analyse millet output intensity, agricultural productivity, and differences in production levels across countries and regions.
What was Asia Millet Production per Capita in 2024?
Asia Millet Production per Capita was 3.93 Kilogram in 2024, down 1.3% on 2023.
How has Asia Millet Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Asia Millet Production per Capita moved from 3.40 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.93 Kilogram in 2024 (+15.7%), an average of +1.6% a year. The series high was 4.12 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 3.39 Kilogram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Asia Millet Production per Capita?
The highest value was 4.12 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 3.39 Kilogram in 2018.
What does the Asia Millet Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual millet production volumes adjusted by population size to calculate per capita production values. It covers millet output from agricultural activities, including production quantities reported for individual countries and regions. Our World in Data compiles the data from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) agricultural statistics, providing historical time-series information for millet production performance. The indicator includes comparative measurements across countries, regions, and years to evaluate changes in millet cultivation and production capacity. Excluded: The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, food availability, and nutritional intake. It does not measure total agricultural productivity, harvested area, yield per hectare, or farming income. The indicator also does not capture post-harvest losses, processing activities, or domestic utilization of millet. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural production estimates, population data updates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices among countries.
Where does the Asia Millet 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=Millet&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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