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.
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 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Eritrea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 262.24 million current US$ (2009)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 14.1% (2009)
- Rural population 2.36 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.0% (2025)
- Rural population 65.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.1% (2009)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.1% (2009)
- Land under cereal production 478,367 hectares (2024)
- Cereal production 305,210 metric tons (2024)
- Cereal yield 638 kg per hectare (2024)
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.