Millet production in Switzerland
In 2024 Switzerland produced 704 t of millet, the 63rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 454%. The record was 1,469 t in 2019. Area harvested: 301 ha, yield 2.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 704 t
- World rank
- 63 of 74
- 10-year change
- +454%
- Record
- 1,469 t
- 2019
Millet in Switzerland, 2009–2024 (tonnes)
Switzerland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.3
- world 1.0 (+132%)
- kg per person
- 0.08
- world 3.78
- 10-year change
- +454%
- world +6.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | South Korea | 1,000 | 0.00% |
| 62 | Vietnam | 856 | 0.00% |
| 63 | Switzerland | 704 | 0.00% |
| 64 | Iraq | 602 | 0.00% |
| 65 | Bhutan | 579 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of millet
Share of the world total; Switzerland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 704 | −37% | 301 | 2.34 |
| 2023 | 1,114 | +29% | 378 | 2.95 |
| 2022 | 866 | −5.0% | 282 | 3.07 |
| 2021 | 912 | +14% | 283 | 3.22 |
| 2020 | 801 | −45% | 240 | 3.34 |
| 2019 | 1,469 | +57% | 311 | 4.72 |
| 2018 | 934 | +19% | 233 | 4.01 |
| 2017 | 788 | +418% | 186 | 4.24 |
| 2016 | 152 | +15% | 72 | 2.11 |
| 2015 | 132 | +3.9% | 63 | 2.10 |
| 2014 | 127 | +34% | 58 | 2.19 |
| 2013 | 95 | +34% | 38 | 2.50 |
| 2012 | 71 | +4.4% | 30 | 2.37 |
| 2011 | 68 | −31% | 27 | 2.52 |
| 2010 | 98 | +14% | 34 | 2.88 |
| 2009 | 86 | — | 30 | 2.87 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4 t USD 14,000
- Exporter rank
- 76 of 87
- Imports
- 896 t USD 797,000
- Importer rank
- 57 of 144
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of millet in Switzerland?
Switzerland produced 704 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Switzerland rank in the world for production of millet?
Switzerland ranked 63rd of 74 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 40.9% of the world total.
How has the production of millet in Switzerland changed?
It rose by 454% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.2% for the world. The record was 1,469 t in 2019.
What is the yield of millet in Switzerland?
2.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (704 t from 301 ha), against a world average of 1.0 t/ha.
Does Switzerland export or import millet?
In 2024 Switzerland reported exports of 4 t (USD 14,000) and imports of 896 t (USD 797,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.