Land under sorghum production in Eswatini
Eswatini: Land under sorghum production was 847 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum production in Eswatini, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 847 hectares for land under sorghum production in 2011.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Eswatini peaked at 30,000 hectares in 1961 and was at its lowest, 700 hectares, in 1993.
That places Eswatini 40th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under sorghum production in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 30,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 20,000 hectares | -33.3% |
| 1963 | 10,000 hectares | -50.0% |
| 1964 | 8,000 hectares | -20.0% |
| 1965 | 9,307 hectares | +16.3% |
| 1966 | 8,094 hectares | -13.0% |
| 1967 | 8,000 hectares | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 8,851 hectares | +10.6% |
| 1970 | 8,903 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 2,766 hectares | -68.9% |
| 1972 | 2,898 hectares | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 3,554 hectares | +22.6% |
| 1974 | 2,760 hectares | -22.3% |
| 1975 | 3,454 hectares | +25.1% |
| 1976 | 2,826 hectares | -18.2% |
| 1977 | 1,007 hectares | -64.4% |
| 1978 | 1,007 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,287 hectares | +127.1% |
| 1980 | 2,288 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 1,568 hectares | -31.5% |
| 1982 | 2,168 hectares | +38.3% |
| 1983 | 1,124 hectares | -48.2% |
| 1984 | 2,358 hectares | +109.8% |
| 1985 | 1,428 hectares | -39.4% |
| 1986 | 2,000 hectares | +40.1% |
| 1987 | 1,000 hectares | -50.0% |
| 1988 | 747 hectares | -25.3% |
| 1989 | 964 hectares | +29.0% |
| 1990 | 887 hectares | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 790 hectares | -10.9% |
| 1992 | 800 hectares | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 700 hectares | -12.5% |
| 1994 | 1,300 hectares | +85.7% |
| 1995 | 1,989 hectares | +53.0% |
| 1996 | 1,400 hectares | -29.6% |
| 1997 | 1,062 hectares | -24.1% |
| 1998 | 1,000 hectares | -5.8% |
| 1999 | 1,224 hectares | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 1,113 hectares | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 940 hectares | -15.5% |
| 2002 | 1,103 hectares | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 1,099 hectares | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 884 hectares | -19.6% |
| 2005 | 916 hectares | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 763 hectares | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 770 hectares | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 877 hectares | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 1,009 hectares | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 900 hectares | -10.8% |
| 2011 | 847 hectares | -5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,250 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 30,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,146 hectares | 1,007 hectares | 8,903 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,564 hectares | 747 hectares | 2,358 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,115 hectares | 700 hectares | 1,989 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 947.4 hectares | 763 hectares | 1,113 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 873.5 hectares | 847 hectares | 900 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 37 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 8,462 hectares compare
- 38 Madagascar 2,643 hectares compare
- 39 Tunisia 2,346 hectares compare
- 41 Algeria 43 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Eswatini?
- Land under sorghum production in Eswatini was 847 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 30,000 hectares in 1961.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 700 hectares in 1993.
- How does Eswatini rank for land under sorghum production?
- Eswatini ranks 40th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.