Agricultural output, per square kilometre in India
India: Agricultural output, per square kilometre was 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
20th
of 158 countries
All-time high
162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
26,525 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1966
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in India, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural output, per square kilometre in India stood at 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output, per square kilometre in India peaked at 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 26,525 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, in 1966.
India ranks 20th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in India, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,538 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 27,266 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1963 | 28,057 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 28,467 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 26,876 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1966 | 26,525 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 28,660 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 30,502 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1969 | 31,185 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 32,711 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 33,607 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 32,278 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1973 | 34,404 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 33,190 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 36,814 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1976 | 36,475 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 39,333 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 40,795 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 38,731 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 40,319 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 43,097 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 42,340 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 47,610 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 1984 | 48,842 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 50,092 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 50,439 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 49,610 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 54,488 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 58,344 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 58,454 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 60,428 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 62,318 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 64,265 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 66,126 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 67,232 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 67,566 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 70,268 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 71,105 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 75,586 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 74,618 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 76,804 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 72,130 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 77,475 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 78,518 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 83,287 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 88,284 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 95,221 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 96,699 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 96,020 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 103,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 109,262 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 111,340 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 116,038 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 119,325 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 118,695 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 124,453 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 129,945 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 135,475 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 140,138 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 145,464 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 152,003 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 156,026 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29,178 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 5.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- India's 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for South Asia, which is 85,440 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 1.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28,342 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 26,525 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 31,185 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 35,834 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 32,278 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 40,795 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,518 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 40,319 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 58,344 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 66,335 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 58,454 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 75,586 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 83,906 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 72,130 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 96,699 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 120,786 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 103,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 140,138 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 153,922 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 145,464 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 17 Mauritius 189,344 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 18 Vietnam 167,382 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 19 Rwanda 164,964 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 21 China 152,170 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 22 Italy 150,925 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 23 Singapore 137,299 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for India
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1623 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4067 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6431 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output, per square kilometre in India?
- Agricultural output, per square kilometre in India was 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 162,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,525 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1966.
- How does India rank for agricultural output, per square kilometre?
- India ranks 20th out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural output, per square kilometre rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agricultural output, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Agricultural output ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Agricultural output Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.