In 2024 India produced about 5,413 thousand tonnes of sorghum from 4,612 thousand hectares, an average yield of 1,174 kg per hectare. That is down 1% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 25% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 1989 (12.9 million tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 19 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's sorghum, India ranks 11 of 19 for yield in 2024, at 1,174 kg per hectare. The world average is 1,452 kg per hectare. Egypt leads at 5,200 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 5,200 | 1.2% |
| 2 | China, mainland | 4,770 | 4.8% |
| 3 | Argentina | 3,985 | 3.9% |
| 4 | United States of America | 3,851 | 13.6% |
| 5 | Mexico | 3,517 | 7.0% |
| 6 | Australia | 3,151 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Brazil | 3,000 | 6.4% |
| 8 | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2,730 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 2,485 | 6.4% |
| 10 | Cameroon | 1,622 | 1.9% |
| 11 | India | 1,174 | 8.4% |
| 12 | United Republic of Tanzania | 1,067 | 1.2% |
| 13 | Nigeria | 1,066 | 10.1% |
| 14 | Burkina Faso | 1,000 | 3.0% |
| 15 | Mali | 969 | 2.6% |
How does your sorghum 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.