Higher over the period
India Millet Production per Capita moved from 7.74 Kilogram in 2015 to 8.70 Kilogram in 2024 (+12.4%), an average of +1.3% a year. The series high was 9.42 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 7.45 Kilogram in 2018.
What India Millet Production per Capita shows
India Millet Production per Capita was 8.70 Kilogram in 2024, down 2.8% on 2023. India millet production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a relatively stable and resilient production trend, reflecting the country’s strong position in millet cultivation, supportive agricultural practices, and increasing recognition of millet as a nutritious and climate-resilient crop.
A 20.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2018) is 1.97 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +20.7% in 2019.
Ranks 5 of 17 countries covered
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, India ranks 5 for 2024, behind Niger (141.9 Kilogram) and Mali (81.09 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 3.78 Kilogram, so India is above it.
Full series
India 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 | 8.70 | −2.8% |
| 2023 | 8.95 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 8.72 | +4% |
| 2021 | 8.38 | −11% |
| 2020Peak | 9.42 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 8.99 | +20.7% |
| 2018 Trough | 7.45 | −13% |
| 2017 | 8.56 | −0.5% |
| 2016 | 8.60 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 7.74 | — |
Regional context
How India compares in Asia
Millet Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. India is highlighted.
1India8.70
2China1.96
3Saudi Arabia0.391
4Turkey0.0431
5Taiwan0.0218
6South Korea0.0193
7Vietnam0.00848
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, the indicator presents country-level millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of millet output relative to population size, helping analyse agricultural productivity, production intensity, and changes in millet cultivation across countries.
The data includes annual millet production volumes converted into per capita values based on national population estimates. It covers millet output from agricultural production systems, including different millet varieties classified within global food production statistics. Our World in Data compiles the indicator using data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), providing historical time-series information for countries and regions. The indicator includes country-level production measurements and allows comparisons of millet production performance across different geographic areas and time periods.
The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, stock levels, prices, and trade-related activities. It does not measure nutritional intake, food availability, processing losses, or domestic usage patterns. The indicator also does not represent total agricultural productivity or overall cereal production performance, as it focuses only on millet production per person. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural statistics, population estimates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices between 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, the indicator presents country-level millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of millet output relative to population size, helping analyse agricultural productivity, production intensity, and changes in millet cultivation across countries.
Validated Our World in Data data shows millet production per capita increased from 7.74 kilograms in 2015 to 8.70 kilograms in 2024. During the early years, production increased from 7.74 kilograms in 2015 to 8.60 kilograms in 2016 before remaining nearly stable at 8.56 kilograms in 2017. However, production declined slightly to 7.45 kilograms in 2018 due to annual variations in crop output and agricultural conditions.
Production recovered strongly in 2019, reaching 8.99 kilograms per capita, followed by further growth to 9.42 kilograms in 2020, which represented the highest level during the first half of the analysed period. This improvement was supported by continued millet cultivation, favourable production conditions, and growing emphasis on millet-based agriculture. Production moderated to 8.38 kilograms in 2021 before recovering to 8.72 kilograms in 2022 and 8.95 kilograms in 2023. These fluctuations highlight the influence of weather conditions, and changes in cultivated areas on annual millet production performance.
In 2024, millet production per capita slightly declined to 8.70 kilograms, indicating a moderation from the previous year while remaining above the levels recorded during the early period. The overall trend demonstrates consistent production capacity and the importance of millet within India’s agricultural landscape. The crop continues to play a significant role due to adaptability to diverse climatic conditions and contribution to food security.
Overall, the dataset highlights the resilience and stability of India’s millet production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It is valuable for analysing long-term agricultural trends, benchmarking production performance, forecasting future millet output, and evaluating the impact of climate conditions, farming practices, government initiatives, and crop management strategies on millet production in India.
- Indicator
- Millet Production per Capita
- Country
- India
- 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 India 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, the indicator presents country-level millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of millet output relative to population size, helping analyse agricultural productivity, production intensity, and changes in millet cultivation across countries.
What was India Millet Production per Capita in 2024?
India Millet Production per Capita was 8.70 Kilogram in 2024, down 2.8% on 2023.
How has India Millet Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
India Millet Production per Capita moved from 7.74 Kilogram in 2015 to 8.70 Kilogram in 2024 (+12.4%), an average of +1.3% a year. The series high was 9.42 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 7.45 Kilogram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest India Millet Production per Capita?
The highest value was 9.42 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 7.45 Kilogram in 2018.
What does the India Millet Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual millet production volumes converted into per capita values based on national population estimates. It covers millet output from agricultural production systems, including different millet varieties classified within global food production statistics. Our World in Data compiles the indicator using data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), providing historical time-series information for countries and regions. The indicator includes country-level production measurements and allows comparisons of millet production performance across different geographic areas and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, stock levels, prices, and trade-related activities. It does not measure nutritional intake, food availability, processing losses, or domestic usage patterns. The indicator also does not represent total agricultural productivity or overall cereal production performance, as it focuses only on millet production per person. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural statistics, population estimates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices between countries.
Where does the India 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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