In 2024 India produced about 11 million tonnes of chick peas, dry from 9,587 thousand hectares, an average yield of 1,151 kg per hectare. That is up 16% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 20% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2022 (13.5 million tonnes).
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India against the world
Among the 11 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's chick peas, dry, India ranks 8 of 11 for yield in 2024, at 1,151 kg per hectare. The world average is 1,195 kg per hectare. Australia leads at 2,183 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 2,183 | 13.4% |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 2,141 | 2.6% |
| 3 | Mexico | 2,111 | 1.6% |
| 4 | Canada | 1,477 | 1.7% |
| 5 | Myanmar | 1,297 | 2.5% |
| 6 | United States of America | 1,282 | 1.5% |
| 7 | Türkiye | 1,252 | 3.4% |
| 8 | India | 1,151 | 65.4% |
| 9 | Russian Federation | 1,151 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 422 | 1.1% |
| 11 | Pakistan | 262 | 1.2% |
How does your chick peas, dry yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.