Land under sorghum production in Botswana
Botswana: Land under sorghum production was 78,697 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum production in Botswana, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under sorghum production in Botswana stood at 78,697 hectares.
That represents a change of up 36.9% on the previous year and up 505.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Botswana peaked at 243,800 hectares in 1988 and was at its lowest, 10,000 hectares, in 2005.
That places Botswana 24th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under sorghum production in Botswana, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 180,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 40,000 hectares | -77.8% |
| 1963 | 40,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 40,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 26,000 hectares | -35.0% |
| 1966 | 50,000 hectares | +92.3% |
| 1967 | 176,886 hectares | +253.8% |
| 1968 | 57,333 hectares | -67.6% |
| 1969 | 104,454 hectares | +82.2% |
| 1970 | 133,800 hectares | +28.1% |
| 1971 | 160,957 hectares | +20.3% |
| 1972 | 64,118 hectares | -60.2% |
| 1973 | 65,000 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1974 | 80,000 hectares | +23.1% |
| 1975 | 100,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1976 | 100,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 100,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 70,000 hectares | -30.0% |
| 1979 | 42,300 hectares | -39.6% |
| 1980 | 130,400 hectares | +208.3% |
| 1981 | 122,400 hectares | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 37,300 hectares | -69.5% |
| 1983 | 34,800 hectares | -6.7% |
| 1984 | 49,100 hectares | +41.1% |
| 1985 | 82,900 hectares | +68.8% |
| 1986 | 97,000 hectares | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 113,900 hectares | +17.4% |
| 1988 | 243,800 hectares | +114.0% |
| 1989 | 201,200 hectares | -17.5% |
| 1990 | 152,700 hectares | -24.1% |
| 1991 | 90,100 hectares | -41.0% |
| 1992 | 55,000 hectares | -39.0% |
| 1993 | 72,388 hectares | +31.6% |
| 1994 | 170,000 hectares | +134.8% |
| 1995 | 106,194 hectares | -37.5% |
| 1996 | 164,408 hectares | +54.8% |
| 1997 | 68,469 hectares | -58.4% |
| 1998 | 27,000 hectares | -60.6% |
| 1999 | 48,711 hectares | +80.4% |
| 2000 | 100,484 hectares | +106.3% |
| 2001 | 13,000 hectares | -87.1% |
| 2002 | 37,474 hectares | +188.3% |
| 2003 | 19,216 hectares | -48.7% |
| 2004 | 51,000 hectares | +165.4% |
| 2005 | 10,000 hectares | -80.4% |
| 2006 | 52,000 hectares | +420.0% |
| 2007 | 26,683 hectares | -48.7% |
| 2008 | 42,914 hectares | +60.8% |
| 2009 | 58,661 hectares | +36.7% |
| 2010 | 57,475 hectares | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 78,697 hectares | +36.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 78,697 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 119,355 hectares, 66% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under sorghum production in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +420.0% | 10,000 hectares | 52,000 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79,408 hectares | 26,000 hectares | 180,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 91,618 hectares | 42,300 hectares | 160,957 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 111,280 hectares | 34,800 hectares | 243,800 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 95,497 hectares | 27,000 hectares | 170,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,143 hectares | 10,000 hectares | 100,484 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 68,086 hectares | 57,475 hectares | 78,697 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 21 Benin 111,874 hectares compare
- 22 Malawi 89,607 hectares compare
- 23 Mauritania 88,155 hectares compare
- 25 South Africa 69,200 hectares compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 68,324 hectares compare
- 27 Burundi 67,800 hectares compare
More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 138.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0839 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3204 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Botswana?
- Land under sorghum production in Botswana was 78,697 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 243,800 hectares in 1988.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 hectares in 2005.
- How does Botswana rank for land under sorghum production?
- Botswana ranks 24th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 505.4%. 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 sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under sorghum 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.