Indian Agriculture and Climate Dataset (1961-2018)

Overview:

This dataset provides a comprehensive collection of agricultural and climate data for India spanning the years 1961 to 2018. It covers various crops, rainfall, and temperature statistics, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of agricultural production and climate patterns in the region.

Key Insights:

• Analyze crop-specific trends, production estimates, and area harvested over the study period.
• Explore the interplay between rainfall patterns and crop yields.
• Investigate the impact of temperature variations on agricultural productivity.
• Identify potential correlations between climatic factors and specific crop performance. ## Potential Use Cases:
• Climate change impact assessments on agriculture.
• Crop-specific research and development initiatives. ## Acknowledgments:
• Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
• Rainfall and temperature data sourced from reliable meteorological databases. ## License:
• MIT ## References:
• https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL

India Agricultural Production: Major Crops: Achievements: Pulses data was reported at 27.504 Ton mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.302 Ton mn for 2022. India Agricultural Production: Major Crops: Achievements: Pulses data is updated yearly, averaging 12.840 Ton mn from Mar 1956 (Median) to 2023, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.504 Ton mn in 2023 and a record low of 8.350 Ton mn in 1967. India Agricultural Production: Major Crops: Achievements: Pulses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIB002: Agricultural Production: Targets & Achievement of Major Crops.

The Agriculture Industry in India Report is Segmented by Commodity Type (Cereals and Grains, Pulses and Oilseed, and More). The Report Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

In the financial year 2025, Telangana state spent the highest share of its budget on agriculture in India. Chhattisgarh followed closely, with agriculture receiving approximately ** percent of the state's total budget. On average, states are estimated to spend over *** percent of their budget on agriculture.

Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in India was reported at 43.51 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Almost *** million were employed in India's agriculture sector in financial year 2024. However, the number of employees was the highest in fiscal year 2022 at over *** million. The industry saw an overall decline in the number of employees.

India Agricultural Production: Major Crops: Target: Cotton data was reported at 355.000 Ton mn in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 35.500 Ton mn for 2018. India Agricultural Production: Major Crops: Target: Cotton data is updated yearly, averaging 24.000 Ton mn from Mar 1998 (Median) to 2019, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 355.000 Ton mn in 2019 and a record low of 14.500 Ton mn in 2002. India Agricultural Production: Major Crops: Target: Cotton data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIB002: Agricultural Production: Targets & Achievement of Major Crops.

India Precision Agriculture Market was valued at USD 102.31 Million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 145.49 million with a CAGR of 6.12% through the forecast period.

Agricultural Procurement: Wheat: All India data was reported at 26,202.000 Ton th in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 18,792.000 Ton th for 2023. Agricultural Procurement: Wheat: All India data is updated yearly, averaging 22,601.500 Ton th from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2024, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43,344.000 Ton th in 2022 and a record low of 8,162.000 Ton th in 1997. Agricultural Procurement: Wheat: All India data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RII012: Agricultural Procurement: Wheat: by Major States.

India IN: GDP: USD: Gross Value Added at Basic Price: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing data was reported at 570.750 USD bn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 557.998 USD bn for 2023. India IN: GDP: USD: Gross Value Added at Basic Price: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing data is updated yearly, averaging 83.873 USD bn from Mar 1961 (Median) to 2024, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 570.750 USD bn in 2024 and a record low of 15.457 USD bn in 1961. India IN: GDP: USD: Gross Value Added at Basic Price: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing corresponds to ISIC divisions 1-3 and includes forestry, hunting, and fishing, as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 4. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;Gap-filled total;Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

GDP from Agriculture in India decreased to 6773.89 INR Billion in the first quarter of 2025 from 7757.32 INR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - India Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

India Agricultural Production: 5 Yr Avg: Foodgrains: Wheat: Rabi data was reported at 92.610 Ton mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 91.530 Ton mn for 2015. India Agricultural Production: 5 Yr Avg: Foodgrains: Wheat: Rabi data is updated yearly, averaging 75.825 Ton mn from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.610 Ton mn in 2016 and a record low of 69.730 Ton mn in 2006. India Agricultural Production: 5 Yr Avg: Foodgrains: Wheat: Rabi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIB005: 5-year Average Production of Foodgrains in India.

The dataset contains the details of farm holdings in India by Size group. The Size groups include - Large, Marginal, Medium, Semi-Medium & Small. The categorization is also done on Individual holdings & Joint holdings, with further categorization of gender wise holding.

India: Value added in the agricultural sector as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 16 percent, a decline from 16.64 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 9.91 percent, based on data from 166 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1960 to 2023 is 27.57 percent. The minimum value, 16 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 42.75 percent was recorded in 1967.

Agricultural land (sq. km) in India was reported at 1785279 sq. Km in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Agricultural land (sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Agricultural Procurement: Rice: All India data was reported at 51,858.000 Ton th in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 54,320.000 Ton th for 2023. Agricultural Procurement: Rice: All India data is updated yearly, averaging 32,037.000 Ton th from Sep 1997 (Median) to 2024, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60,173.000 Ton th in 2021 and a record low of 12,599.000 Ton th in 1999. Agricultural Procurement: Rice: All India data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RII011: Agricultural Procurement: Rice: by Major States.

Exports of Agricultural Products in India decreased to 327.54 INR Billion in January from 349.14 INR Billion in December of 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for India Exports of Agricultural Products.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (annual % growth) in India was reported at 4.5937 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Agriculture, value added (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2024, the Indian state of Maharashtra had the highest insured amount under the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme during the Rabi season, reaching over 30 billion India rupees. It was followed by the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. WBCIS aims to provide insurance protection to farmers against adverse weather conditions like deficit and excess rainfall, high or low temperature, humidity, etc., which can negatively impact crop production.

India: Employment in agriculture, % of total employment: The latest value from 2022 is 42.86 percent, a decline from 44.08 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 23.00 percent, based on data from 179 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1991 to 2022 is 52.78 percent. The minimum value, 40.65 percent, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 63.41 percent was recorded in 1991.