Countries by Chickpea production

Chickpea, a versatile and nutritious legume, plays a crucial role in food security and agricultural economies globally. Thriving in warm climates and well-drained soils, chickpeas are predominantly produced in certain favorable regions. As of the latest available data from 2023, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), these insights shed light on the key players and their contributions to global chickpea production.

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Map of countries by Chickpea production

Global Chickpea Production

In 2023, the global chickpea production reached around 16.5 million tonnes, showcasing an upward trend from 7.7 million tonnes in 1961. Over the decades, production has generally increased, with significant growth observed in recent years. From the initial data point in 1961 to 2023, there has been more than a doubling of global chickpea production, emphasizing the crop's rising significance.

Chickpea Production by Country

  • India leads the world in chickpea production with around 12.27 million tonnes in 2023.
  • Australia follows with approximately 935 thousand tonnes, contributing significantly to the global supply.
  • Turkey produced about 580 thousand tonnes, maintaining its status as a key player.
  • The Russian Federation also made a substantial contribution with around 530 thousand tonnes.
  • Canada, although ranked 11th globally, produced about 142 thousand tonnes, demonstrating its steady contribution to this vital crop.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
India 12,267,289.55 9.179 10,470,862 1.172
Australia 935,390 37.342 283,303 3.302
Turkey 580,000 6.794 458,772 1.264
Russian Federation 530,494.91 3.612 403,482 1.315
Ethiopia 451,309.28 4.197 210,408 2.145
Myanmar 411,672.36 7.643 321,165 1.282
Pakistan 243,600 1.207 842,749 0.289
United States of America 214,190 0.653 145,360 1.474
Iran 175,020.34 2.141 423,792 0.413
Mexico 142,683.67 1.144 75,347 1.894
Canada 142,112 3.819 127,400 1.115
Sudan 98,548.7 2.416 24,348 4.048
Argentina 65,934 1.482 66,672 0.989
Spain 56,498 1.211 51,856 1.09
Algeria 39,969.67 0.939 34,067 1.173
Yemen 34,498.83 1.193 15,853 2.176
Italy 33,541 0.555 20,025 1.675
Bulgaria 32,383 4.593 22,564 1.435
Syria 30,019 1.642 51,612 0.582
Morocco 25,701.6 0.739 45,096 0.57
Greece 17,125 1.59 11,026 1.553
Tanzania 16,492.79 0.304 18,265 0.903
China 16,020.78 0.011 2,949 5.433
Uzbekistan 14,580.67 0.447 5,196 2.806
Nepal 11,979.62 0.41 10,408 1.151
Tunisia 10,474.12 0.915 7,413 1.413
Jordan 8,849 0.865 745 11.878
Bangladesh 7,707 0.047 6,978 1.104
Kazakhstan 6,999.1 0.383 7,737 0.905
Uganda 5,588.45 0.144 9,119 0.613
Bosnia and Herzegovina 5,376.18 1.421 1,684 3.193
Eritrea 3,832.77 0.739 8,667 0.442
Israel 3,240 0.364 947 3.421
Lebanon 3,023.82 0.496 2,849 1.061
Moldova 2,992.01 0.843 777 3.851
Egypt 2,477.26 0.025 850 2.914
Malawi 1,815.61 0.101 2,106 0.862
Romania 1,768 0.091 1,231 1.436
Togo 1,533.74 0.209 2,057 0.746
Portugal 1,506 0.146 1,833 0.822
Kenya 1,442.7 0.028 4,123 0.35
Peru 1,419.09 0.045 817 1.737
Macedonia 1,100.44 0.53 858 1.283
Palestinian Territories 948.19 0.208 585 1.621
Bolivia 535.72 0.047 294 1.822
Zimbabwe 492.26 0.033 253 1.946
Niger 240.66 0.011 418 0.576
Slovakia 217.95 0.04 324 0.673
Cuba 200 0.018 199 1.005
Hungary 134 0.014 92 1.457
Czech Republic 100 0.009 150 0.667
Armenia 100 0.034 98 1.02
Cyprus 81 0.095 59 1.373
Libya 35.01 0.005 121 0.289
Chile 16.57 0.001 78 0.212
Colombia 11.83 0 14 0.845
Iraq 6 0 3 2
Dominican Republic 3.33 0 3 1.11

Top Chickpea Producing Countries by Share

  • India accounts for a dominant share of over 74% of the global chickpea production, underscoring its critical role in the market.
  • Australia holds around 5.7% of the global production, making it a significant contributor outside of the South Asian region.
  • Turkey’s share stands at about 3.5%, reflecting its steady involvement in chickpea agriculture.
  • The Russian Federation's share is around 3.2%, contributing to diversifying global production sources.
  • Canada, with approximately 0.86% of the global production, continues to strengthen its position in the chickpea sector.

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