Lower over the period
Niger Millet Production per Capita moved from 170.8 Kilogram in 2015 to 141.9 Kilogram in 2024 (−16.9%), an average of −2% a year. The series high was 187.9 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 87.61 Kilogram in 2021.
What Niger Millet Production per Capita shows
Niger Millet Production per Capita was 141.9 Kilogram in 2024, up 17.4% on 2023. Niger millet production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a fluctuating but significant production trend, reflecting the country’s strong dependence on millet cultivation, climate variability, and changes in annual agricultural output. Validated Our World in Data data shows millet production per capita decreased from 170.76 kilograms in 2015 to 141.90 kilograms in 2024.
A 53.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2021) is 100.2 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +64.9% in 2022.
Ranks 1 of 17 countries covered
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Niger ranks 1 for 2024. The global figure for 2024 is 3.78 Kilogram, so Niger is above it.
Full series
Niger 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 | 141.9 | +17.4% |
| 2023 | 120.9 | −16.3% |
| 2022 | 144.5 | +64.9% |
| 2021 Trough | 87.61 | −40.8% |
| 2020 | 147.9 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 142.5 | −18% |
| 2018 | 173.8 | −1.7% |
| 2017 | 176.8 | −5.9% |
| 2016Peak | 187.9 | +10% |
| 2015 | 170.8 | — |
Regional context
How Niger compares in Africa
Millet Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Niger 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 increased to 187.86 kilograms in 2016 before declining to 176.81 kilograms in 2017 and 173.80 kilograms in 2018. These variations indicate the influence of seasonal conditions, rainfall patterns, and agricultural productivity on millet production levels.
During the middle period, millet production experienced further fluctuations, declining to 142.52 kilograms in 2019 before recovering slightly to 147.94 kilograms in 2020. However, production decreased sharply in 2021, reaching 87.61 kilograms, the lowest level recorded during the analysed period. This decline reflects challenges related to climatic conditions, agricultural constraints, and variations in crop yields. Production recovered in 2022, increasing to 144.48 kilograms, demonstrating the resilience of millet cultivation and the ability of agricultural systems to recover from temporary production setbacks.
In recent years, millet production per capita moderated, declining to 120.87 kilograms in 2023 before increasing to 141.90 kilograms in 2024. The latest recovery indicates improved production performance compared with the 2021 low point, although output remained below the levels recorded during the early years of the period. Millet continues to hold major importance within Niger’s agricultural system due to its adaptability to dry climatic conditions.
Overall, the dataset highlights the variability and resilience of Niger’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 availability, and crop management strategies on millet production in Niger.
- Indicator
- Millet Production per Capita
- Country
- Niger
- 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 Niger 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 Niger Millet Production per Capita in 2024?
Niger Millet Production per Capita was 141.9 Kilogram in 2024, up 17.4% on 2023.
How has Niger Millet Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Niger Millet Production per Capita moved from 170.8 Kilogram in 2015 to 141.9 Kilogram in 2024 (−16.9%), an average of −2% a year. The series high was 187.9 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 87.61 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Niger Millet Production per Capita?
The highest value was 187.9 Kilogram in 2016 and the lowest was 87.61 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Niger 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 Niger 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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