Lower over the period
Mali Millet Production per Capita moved from 100.3 Kilogram in 2015 to 81.09 Kilogram in 2024 (−19.1%), an average of −2.3% a year. The series high was 100.3 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 66.45 Kilogram in 2021.
What Mali Millet Production per Capita shows
Mali Millet Production per Capita was 81.09 Kilogram in 2024, down 0.8% on 2023. Mali millet production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a declining yet fluctuating production trend, reflecting variations in agricultural conditions, climate factors, cultivated area changes, and annual crop performance. Validated Our World in Data data shows millet production per capita decreased from 100.27 kilograms in 2015 to 81.09 kilograms in 2024.
A 33.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 33.82 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −24.9% in 2021.
Ranks 2 of 17 countries covered
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Mali ranks 2 for 2024, behind Niger (141.9 Kilogram) and Burkina Faso (39.54 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 3.78 Kilogram, so Mali is above it.
Full series
Mali 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 | 81.09 | −0.8% |
| 2023 | 81.73 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 79.95 | +20.3% |
| 2021 Trough | 66.45 | −24.9% |
| 2020 | 88.48 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 89.16 | −1% |
| 2018 | 90.03 | +19.5% |
| 2017 | 75.34 | −20% |
| 2016 | 94.13 | −6.1% |
| 2015Peak | 100.3 | — |
Regional context
How Mali compares in Africa
Millet Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Mali is highlighted.
1Niger141.9
2Mali81.09
3Burkina Faso39.54
4Sudan15.72
5Ethiopia8.52
6Nigeria6.66
7South Africa0.0989
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.
During the early period, production declined from 100.27 kilograms in 2015 to 94.13 kilograms in 2016 and further to 75.34 kilograms in 2017. Production recovered moderately in 2018, reaching 90.03 kilograms, indicating improved agricultural output and more favourable production conditions.
During the middle period, millet production remained relatively stable but continued to experience fluctuations. Production decreased slightly to 89.16 kilograms in 2019 and 88.48 kilograms in 2020 before declining further to 66.45 kilograms in 2021, the lowest level recorded during the analysed period. This reduction reflects the impact of changing weather conditions, seasonal variations, agricultural resource availability, and differences in crop productivity. However, production recovered in 2022, increasing to 79.95 kilograms, demonstrating the resilience of millet cultivation and the ability of farmers to restore production levels after challenging years.
In recent years, Mali’s millet production per capita showed further improvement, increasing to 81.73 kilograms in 2023 before slightly moderating to 81.09 kilograms in 2024. Although production remained below the 2015 level, the recent stability indicates continued importance of millet within Mali’s agricultural sector. Millet remains a key crop due to its suitability for dry climatic conditions and its role in supporting rural agricultural systems.
Overall, the dataset highlights the fluctuations and resilience of Mali’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 influence of climate variability, farming practices, resource management, and crop management strategies on millet production in Mali.
- Indicator
- Millet Production per Capita
- Country
- Mali
- Region
- Africa
- 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 Mali 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 Mali Millet Production per Capita in 2024?
Mali Millet Production per Capita was 81.09 Kilogram in 2024, down 0.8% on 2023.
How has Mali Millet Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Mali Millet Production per Capita moved from 100.3 Kilogram in 2015 to 81.09 Kilogram in 2024 (−19.1%), an average of −2.3% a year. The series high was 100.3 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 66.45 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Mali Millet Production per Capita?
The highest value was 100.3 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 66.45 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Mali 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 Mali 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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