– Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Indonesia Cotton Production was 0.0407 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 14.1% on 2022. The Indonesia Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023. Measured in Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating domestic cotton farming activity, agricultural productivity, raw material availability, textile industry supply, and the development of Indonesia’s cotton sector.
Indonesia Cotton Production moved from 0.242 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0407 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−83.2%), an average of −20% a year. The series high was 0.293 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.0357 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2022) is 0.257 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −63.9% in 2017.
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Indonesia ranks 19 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.0407 | +14.1% |
| 2022 Trough | 0.0357 | −9.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0396 | −17.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0483 | −50.9% |
| 2019 | 0.0984 | −12.1% |
| 2018 | 0.112 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 0.106 | −63.9% |
| 2016Peak | 0.293 | +20.9% |
| 2015 | 0.242 | — |
Regional context
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Indonesia is highlighted.
Data definition
Cotton Production — – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes annual production of cotton lint obtained from harvested cotton plants and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers cotton produced for textile manufacturing, yarn production, industrial processing, and export markets. The figures represent harvested cotton quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes cotton fiber processing, yarn, fabrics, garments, and other finished textile products. It also excludes cottonseed production, cottonseed oil, cotton imports and exports, cultivated land area, cotton yield per hectare, and inventory changes. Post-harvest losses, informal or unrecorded cotton production not captured in official agricultural statistics, and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and other non-cotton textile materials are also excluded from this indicator.
Cotton Production — – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Based on the validated data, Indonesia’s cotton production experienced a declining trend throughout the study period, reflecting challenges in maintaining domestic cultivation levels and meeting the requirements of its textile manufacturing industry. Cotton production started at 241.89 tonnes in 2015 and increased slightly to 292.55 tonnes in 2016, representing the highest production level during the period. Output declined sharply to 105.67 tonnes in 2017 and remained relatively stable at 111.89 tonnes in 2018. Production decreased further to 98.39 tonnes in 2019 and continued declining to 48.30 tonnes in 2020. Cotton output reduced to 39.64 tonnes in 2021 before reaching 35.70 tonnes in 2022, the lowest level recorded during the study period. Production recovered slightly to 40.74 tonnes in 2023, indicating limited improvement in domestic cotton cultivation. The overall trend highlights a significant reduction in Indonesia’s cotton production capacity over the period.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Indonesia’s cotton production trends, agricultural performance, and supply chain dynamics. It supports historical evaluation, production benchmarking, market analysis, and future forecasting of cotton availability. Textile manufacturers, agricultural policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize the dataset to assess production challenges, evaluate supply dependencies, identify agricultural development opportunities, and improve cultivation strategies. The data also supports analysis of Indonesia’s textile sector, import reliance, agricultural innovation, and potential initiatives to strengthen domestic cotton production and sustainable farming practices.
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Definition – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Indonesia Cotton Production was 0.0407 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 14.1% on 2022.
Indonesia Cotton Production moved from 0.242 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0407 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−83.2%), an average of −20% a year. The series high was 0.293 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.0357 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
The highest value was 0.293 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 0.0357 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
Included: The data includes annual production of cotton lint obtained from harvested cotton plants and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers cotton produced for textile manufacturing, yarn production, industrial processing, and export markets. The figures represent harvested cotton quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes cotton fiber processing, yarn, fabrics, garments, and other finished textile products. It also excludes cottonseed production, cottonseed oil, cotton imports and exports, cultivated land area, cotton yield per hectare, and inventory changes. Post-harvest losses, informal or unrecorded cotton production not captured in official agricultural statistics, and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and other non-cotton textile materials are also excluded from this indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=latest&overlay=download-data&Food=Cotton&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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