Higher over the period
Global Millet Production per Capita moved from 3.65 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.78 Kilogram in 2024 (+3.6%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 4.16 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 3.57 Kilogram in 2021.
What Global Millet Production per Capita shows
Global Millet Production per Capita was 3.78 Kilogram in 2024, down 0.1% on 2023. Global millet production per capita between 2015 and 2024 reflects moderate growth with periodic fluctuations, influenced by changes in agricultural productivity, population dynamics, climate conditions, and regional production performance.
A 14.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2021) is 0.597 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −14.3% in 2021.
Niger leads among 17 countries covered
Of the 17 countries in this dataset, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have the highest values in 2024 (141.9, 81.09, 39.54 Kilogram respectively).
Country ranking
Millet Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niger | 141.9 | +17.4% | |
| 2 | Mali | 81.09 | −0.8% | |
| 3 | Burkina Faso | 39.54 | +5.7% | |
| 4 | Sudan | 15.72 | +15.1% | |
| 5 | India | 8.70 | −2.8% | |
| 6 | Ethiopia | 8.52 | −0.3% | |
| 7 | Nigeria | 6.66 | −2.6% | |
| 8 | China | 1.96 | +5.9% | |
| 9 | Australia | 1.38 | −0.7% | |
| 10 | U.S. | 0.923 | −28.6% | |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 0.391 | −1.8% | |
| 12 | Argentina | 0.145 | −32.2% | |
| 13 | South Africa | 0.0989 | −1.2% | |
| 14 | Turkey | 0.0431 | −8.2% | |
| 15 | Taiwan | 0.0218 | +0.4% | |
| 16 | South Korea | 0.0193 | +0.1% | |
| 17 | Vietnam | 0.00848 | +5.1% |
By region
Millet Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Global 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 | 3.78 | −0.1% |
| 2023 | 3.78 | −2.6% |
| 2022 | 3.88 | +8.9% |
| 2021 Trough | 3.57 | −14.3% |
| 2020Peak | 4.16 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 3.95 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 3.89 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 3.79 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 3.84 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 3.65 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Millet Production per Capita — Millet production per capita refers to the annual quantity of millet produced relative to the total population of a country or region, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator is presented as a country-level and global time series, showing changes in millet production intensity over the selected period. The metric helps analyse agricultural production patterns, compare millet output across regions, and evaluate the contribution of millet cultivation within global food production systems.
The data includes annual millet production volumes adjusted by population size to calculate per capita production values. It covers millet output from agricultural production activities across countries and regions, with historical yearly estimates provided through Our World in Data based on Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics. The dataset includes comparative production trends, regional variations, and global millet production performance measured on a per-person basis.
The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, and nutritional availability. It does not measure yield per hectare, cultivated land area, farmer income, processing activities, or post-harvest losses. The indicator also does not represent actual food intake or dietary consumption patterns. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural estimates, population data updates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices across countries and regions.
About this indicator
Millet Production per Capita — Millet production per capita refers to the annual quantity of millet produced relative to the total population of a country or region, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator is presented as a country-level and global time series, showing changes in millet production intensity over the selected period. The metric helps analyse agricultural production patterns, compare millet output across regions, and evaluate the contribution of millet cultivation within global food production systems.
Validated Our World in Data data shows that global millet production per capita increased from 3.65 kilograms in 2015 to 3.78 kilograms in 2024, indicating overall stability in global millet output relative to population growth. During the initial years, production increased from 3.65 kilograms in 2015 to 3.84 kilograms in 2016, before slightly declining to 3.79 kilograms in 2017. The trend strengthened in 2018 and 2019, reaching 3.89 kilograms and 3.95 kilograms, respectively, supported by improved millet cultivation and production contributions from major producing regions.
Global millet production per capita reached its highest level of 4.16 kilograms in 2020, reflecting strong production performance across key millet-producing countries. However, production declined significantly to 3.57 kilograms in 2021, mainly due to variations in agricultural output, climatic challenges, and disruptions affecting farming activities in several regions. Recovery followed in 2022, with global production per capita increasing to 3.88 kilograms, indicating improved millet production conditions.
In 2023, global millet production per capita moderated slightly to 3.78 kilograms and remained stable at 3.78 kilograms in 2024, highlighting consistent global production capacity despite changing agricultural conditions. Major millet-producing regions, including Asia and Africa, continued to contribute significantly to global millet availability, with countries such as India, Niger, China, Mali, and Nigeria representing important production centres.
Overall, the dataset highlights the resilience and stability of global millet production per capita during 2015–2024. The indicator provides valuable insights for analysing agricultural trends, comparing regional production efficiency, understanding millet supply patterns, and evaluating the role of millet cultivation in global food production systems.
- Indicator
- Millet Production per Capita
- Region
- Global
- 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 Global Millet Production per Capita?
Millet production per capita refers to the annual quantity of millet produced relative to the total population of a country or region, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, this indicator is presented as a country-level and global time series, showing changes in millet production intensity over the selected period. The metric helps analyse agricultural production patterns, compare millet output across regions, and evaluate the contribution of millet cultivation within global food production systems.
What was Global Millet Production per Capita in 2024?
Global Millet Production per Capita was 3.78 Kilogram in 2024, down 0.1% on 2023.
How has Global Millet Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Global Millet Production per Capita moved from 3.65 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.78 Kilogram in 2024 (+3.6%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 4.16 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 3.57 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Global Millet Production per Capita?
The highest value was 4.16 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 3.57 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Global 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 production activities across countries and regions, with historical yearly estimates provided through Our World in Data based on Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics. The dataset includes comparative production trends, regional variations, and global millet production performance measured on a per-person basis. Excluded: The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, and nutritional availability. It does not measure yield per hectare, cultivated land area, farmer income, processing activities, or post-harvest losses. The indicator also does not represent actual food intake or dietary consumption patterns. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural estimates, population data updates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices across countries and regions.
Where does the Global 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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