Millet production in Eritrea
Eritrea: Millet production was 19,708 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Millet production in Eritrea, 1993–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for millet production in Eritrea is 19,708 metric tons, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 14.6% on the previous year and down 34.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, millet production in Eritrea peaked at 63,254 metric tons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5,796 metric tons, in 2002.
That places Eritrea 27th out of 37 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Millet production in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 19,100 metric tons | — |
| 1994 | 57,570 metric tons | +201.4% |
| 1995 | 12,790 metric tons | -77.8% |
| 1996 | 12,412 metric tons | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 7,488 metric tons | -39.7% |
| 1998 | 51,805 metric tons | +591.8% |
| 1999 | 23,231 metric tons | -55.2% |
| 2000 | 7,254 metric tons | -68.8% |
| 2001 | 30,267 metric tons | +317.2% |
| 2002 | 5,796 metric tons | -80.9% |
| 2003 | 16,935 metric tons | +192.2% |
| 2004 | 11,971 metric tons | -29.3% |
| 2005 | 40,571 metric tons | +238.9% |
| 2006 | 33,092 metric tons | -18.4% |
| 2007 | 63,254 metric tons | +91.1% |
| 2008 | 12,239 metric tons | -80.7% |
| 2009 | 17,217 metric tons | +40.7% |
| 2010 | 17,200 metric tons | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 19,708 metric tons | +14.6% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 19,708 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57,292 metric tons, 34% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 19,708 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 57,292 metric tons, 34% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,342 metric tons | 7,488 metric tons | 57,570 metric tons | 7 |
| 2000s | 23,860 metric tons | 5,796 metric tons | 63,254 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,454 metric tons | 17,200 metric tons | 19,708 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More agriculture & rural data for Eritrea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.26 % change on previous year (2009)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1412 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 90.81 current US$ per person (2009)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6546 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.1% (2009)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.1% (2009)
- Rural population 65.5% (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is millet production in Eritrea?
- Millet production in Eritrea was 19,708 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest millet production recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 63,254 metric tons in 2007.
- What is the lowest millet production recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,796 metric tons in 2002.
- How does Eritrea rank for millet production?
- Eritrea ranks 27th out of 37 countries with data for 2011.
- Is millet production rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Millet production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on millet relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.