Land under millet production in Botswana
Botswana: Land under millet production was 8,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under millet production in Botswana, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under millet production in Botswana is 8,000 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 15.6% on the previous year and up 1,900.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under millet production in Botswana peaked at 29,137 hectares in 1971 and was at its lowest, 300 hectares, in 1962.
Botswana ranks 33rd of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 4,913 hectares | 300 hectares | 16,013 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 12,523 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 29,137 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,090 hectares | 3,400 hectares | 14,300 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,472 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 11,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,660 hectares | 400 hectares | 8,136 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,738 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 9,476 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Agriculture share gdp 1.78 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.78 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
- Rural population 32.0% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 821,007 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.8% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 354.96 million current US$ (2025)
- Tomatoes — Production 4,023 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under millet production in Botswana?
- Land under millet production in Botswana was 8,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under millet production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 29,137 hectares in 1971.
- What is the lowest land under millet production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 300 hectares in 1962.
- How does Botswana rank for land under millet production?
- Botswana ranks 33rd out of 37 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under millet production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,900.0%. 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 millet production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under millet 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.