In 2024 India produced about 3,511 thousand tonnes of pigeon peas, dry from 4,199 thousand hectares, an average yield of 836 kg per hectare. That is up 25% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 15% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2016 (4,873 thousand tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
Yield
India against the world
Among the 5 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's pigeon peas, dry, India ranks 3 of 5 for yield in 2024, at 836 kg per hectare. The world average is 882 kg per hectare. Malawi leads at 1,795 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malawi | 1,795 | 10.2% |
| 2 | United Republic of Tanzania | 1,163 | 4.8% |
| 3 | India | 836 | 75.4% |
| 4 | Myanmar | 723 | 5.4% |
| 5 | Kenya | 674 | 2.1% |
How does your pigeon 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.