Lower over the period
Myanmar Cotton Production moved from 156.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 153.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−2%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 157.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 151.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What Myanmar Cotton Production shows
Myanmar Cotton Production was 153.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022. The Myanmar Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023.
A 4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2020) is 6.29 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −3.9% in 2020.
Ranks 10 of 21 countries covered
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Myanmar ranks 10 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.6% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Myanmar Cotton Production by year
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 | 153.2 | 0% |
| 2022 | 153.2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 153.2 | +1.1% |
| 2020 Trough | 151.5 | −3.9% |
| 2019 | 157.6 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 152.3 | −3.5% |
| 2017Peak | 157.8 | +2% |
| 2016 | 154.7 | −1.1% |
| 2015 | 156.4 | — |
Regional context
How Myanmar compares in Asia
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Myanmar is highlighted.
1China5,618
2India5,529
3Turkey777
4Myanmar153.2
5Bangladesh21.10
6Israel14.04
7Thailand1.51
8Indonesia0.0407
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About 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).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cotton farming activity, agricultural productivity, domestic textile raw material availability, rural agricultural development, and the performance of Myanmar’s cotton sector. Based on the validated data, Myanmar’s cotton production remained relatively stable throughout the study period, showing limited fluctuations and consistent production capacity. Cotton production started at 156.42 thousand tonnes in 2015 and decreased slightly to 154.74 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output increased to 157.83 thousand tonnes in 2017 before declining to 152.28 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production recovered to 157.63 thousand tonnes in 2019 and decreased slightly to 151.54 thousand tonnes in 2020. Cotton output improved to 153.21 thousand tonnes in 2021 and remained unchanged at 153.21 thousand tonnes in both 2022 and 2023. The highest production level was recorded in 2017, while the lowest output occurred in 2020. The overall trend highlights Myanmar’s stable cotton production base with limited year-to-year variation.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Myanmar’s cotton production trends, agricultural stability, and supply development. It supports historical analysis, production benchmarking, market evaluation, and future forecasting of cotton availability. Farmers, textile manufacturers, policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize the dataset to assess production consistency, evaluate sector opportunities, improve agricultural planning, and strengthen supply chain strategies. The data also supports analysis of Myanmar’s contribution to regional cotton production, agricultural efficiency, sustainable cultivation practices, and long-term development opportunities across the cotton and textile value chain.
- Indicator
- Cotton Production
- Country
- Myanmar
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Myanmar Cotton Production?
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).
What was Myanmar Cotton Production in 2023?
Myanmar Cotton Production was 153.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022.
How has Myanmar Cotton Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Myanmar Cotton Production moved from 156.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 153.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−2%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 157.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 151.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Myanmar Cotton Production?
The highest value was 157.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 151.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What does the Myanmar Cotton Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Myanmar Cotton Production data come from?
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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