Land under maize production in Botswana
Botswana: Land under maize production was 85,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Botswana, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Botswana stood at 85,000 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.0% on the previous year and up 240.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Botswana peaked at 100,000 hectares in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1,214 hectares, in 1964.
Botswana ranks 31st of 49 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,079 hectares | 1,214 hectares | 46,629 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,580 hectares | 9,500 hectares | 80,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 25,990 hectares | 3,300 hectares | 59,300 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,763 hectares | 15,800 hectares | 100,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 49,428 hectares | 7,617 hectares | 83,258 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 75,194 hectares | 65,388 hectares | 85,000 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 28 Lesotho 115,688 hectares compare
- 29 Senegal 109,517 hectares compare
- 30 Central African Republic 95,213 hectares compare
- 32 Eswatini 47,459 hectares compare
- 33 Sierra Leone 38,984 hectares compare
- 34 Cape Verde 31,318 hectares compare
More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 354.96 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.8% (2025)
- Rural population 821,007 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 32.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.78 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.78 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 60,588 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Botswana?
- Land under maize production in Botswana was 85,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 100,000 hectares in 1996.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,214 hectares in 1964.
- How does Botswana rank for land under maize production?
- Botswana ranks 31st out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 240.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on 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.