Lower over the period
North America Millet Production per Capita moved from 0.718 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.670 Kilogram in 2024 (−6.8%), an average of −0.8% a year. The series high was 0.938 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.442 Kilogram in 2022.
What North America Millet Production per Capita shows
North America Millet Production per Capita was 0.670 Kilogram in 2024, down 28.6% on 2023. North America’s millet production per capita between 2015 and 2024 experienced a fluctuating trend, reflecting variations in agricultural output, cultivation patterns, climatic conditions, and production changes among countries within the region.
A 52.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2022) is 0.496 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +112.3% in 2023.
U.S. leads the region
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2024 at 923.2 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Millet Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. | 923.2 | −28.6% |
By region
Millet Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
North America 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 | 0.670 | −28.6% |
| 2023Peak | 0.938 | +112.3% |
| 2022 Trough | 0.442 | −40.8% |
| 2021 | 0.746 | +60.1% |
| 2020 | 0.466 | −42.7% |
| 2019 | 0.813 | +42% |
| 2018 | 0.573 | −22.7% |
| 2017 | 0.741 | −2.1% |
| 2016 | 0.757 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 0.718 | — |
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, this indicator presents country-level and regional millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year within the selected period. It is used to analyse millet output intensity, agricultural productivity, and differences in production levels across countries and regions.
The data includes annual millet production volumes adjusted by population size to calculate per capita production values. It covers millet output from agricultural activities, including production quantities reported for individual countries and regions. Our World in Data compiles the data from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) agricultural statistics, providing historical time-series information for millet production performance. The indicator includes comparative measurements across countries, regions, and years to evaluate changes in millet cultivation and production capacity.
The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, food availability, and nutritional intake. It does not measure total agricultural productivity, harvested area, yield per hectare, or farming income. The indicator also does not capture post-harvest losses, processing activities, or domestic utilization of millet. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural production estimates, population data updates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices among 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, this indicator presents country-level and regional millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year within the selected period. It is used to analyse millet output intensity, agricultural productivity, and differences in production levels across countries and regions.
According to validated Our World in Data figures, regional millet production per capita declined slightly from 718.10 grams in 2015 to 669.55 grams in 2024, indicating an overall reduction despite significant year-to-year variations.
During the initial years, production showed moderate changes, increasing to 757.14 grams per capita in 2016 before declining to 741.17 grams in 2017 and further to 572.61 grams in 2018. This decline reflected changes in millet cultivation levels, farming conditions, and regional production dynamics. In 2019, millet production per capita recovered significantly, reaching 813.15 grams, supported mainly by improved production performance in the United States.
However, production declined sharply in 2020 to 466.26 grams per capita, representing the lowest level during the analysed period. This reduction was influenced by variations in agricultural production cycles and changing cultivation conditions. The region experienced recovery in 2021, with millet production per capita increasing to 746.32 grams, indicating improved output and resilience in millet farming activities.
In recent years, North America continued to experience notable fluctuations. Production decreased to 441.98 grams per capita in 2022 before reaching the highest level of the period at 938.21 grams in 2023 due to increased millet output, particularly from the United States. In 2024, production moderated to 669.55 grams per capita, indicating stabilization after the previous year’s peak.
Overall, North America’s millet production per capita remained variable but demonstrated resilience throughout 2015–2024. The United States continued to be the primary contributor to regional millet production, while Mexico and other countries had comparatively smaller contributions. The indicator provides valuable insights into agricultural productivity, crop performance, and regional millet production trends.
- Indicator
- Millet Production per Capita
- Region
- North America
- 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 North America 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, this indicator presents country-level and regional millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year within the selected period. It is used to analyse millet output intensity, agricultural productivity, and differences in production levels across countries and regions.
What was North America Millet Production per Capita in 2024?
North America Millet Production per Capita was 0.670 Kilogram in 2024, down 28.6% on 2023.
How has North America Millet Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
North America Millet Production per Capita moved from 0.718 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.670 Kilogram in 2024 (−6.8%), an average of −0.8% a year. The series high was 0.938 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.442 Kilogram in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest North America Millet Production per Capita?
The highest value was 0.938 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.442 Kilogram in 2022.
What does the North America Millet Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual millet production volumes adjusted by population size to calculate per capita production values. It covers millet output from agricultural activities, including production quantities reported for individual countries and regions. Our World in Data compiles the data from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) agricultural statistics, providing historical time-series information for millet production performance. The indicator includes comparative measurements across countries, regions, and years to evaluate changes in millet cultivation and production capacity. Excluded: The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, food availability, and nutritional intake. It does not measure total agricultural productivity, harvested area, yield per hectare, or farming income. The indicator also does not capture post-harvest losses, processing activities, or domestic utilization of millet. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural production estimates, population data updates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices among countries.
Where does the North America 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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