In 2024 India produced about 12.6 million tonnes of millet from 8,817 thousand hectares, an average yield of 1,431 kg per hectare. That is up 9% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 12% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2003 (14.5 million tonnes).
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India against the world
Among the 13 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's millet, India ranks 4 of 13 for yield in 2024, at 1,431 kg per hectare. The world average is 1,006 kg per hectare. China, mainland leads at 3,148 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China, mainland | 3,148 | 9.0% |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 2,473 | 3.6% |
| 3 | United States of America | 1,846 | 1.0% |
| 4 | India | 1,431 | 40.9% |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 1,275 | 1.1% |
| 6 | Senegal | 1,106 | 3.6% |
| 7 | United Republic of Tanzania | 1,083 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Mali | 935 | 6.4% |
| 9 | Burkina Faso | 849 | 3.0% |
| 10 | Nigeria | 816 | 5.0% |
| 11 | Niger | 564 | 12.4% |
| 12 | Chad | 535 | 2.0% |
| 13 | Sudan | 275 | 2.6% |
How does your millet 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.