Land under sorghum production in Morocco

Morocco: Land under sorghum production was 21,000 hectares in 2011. β—† Volatile

Latest (2011)
21,000 hectares
Change on year
up 141.4%
World rank
33rd
of 41 countries
All-time high
164,000 hectares
in 1963
All-time low
8,700 hectares
in 2010
Years of data
51
1961–2011

Land under sorghum production in Morocco, 1961–2011

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

In 2011, land under sorghum production in Morocco stood at 21,000 hectares.

The figure is up 141.4% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Morocco peaked at 164,000 hectares in 1963 and was at its lowest, 8,700 hectares, in 2010.

Morocco ranks 33rd of 41 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 100,967 hectares 59,400 hectares 164,000 hectares 9
1970s 57,370 hectares 31,800 hectares 83,000 hectares 10
1980s 30,560 hectares 20,200 hectares 39,500 hectares 10
1990s 29,880 hectares 22,500 hectares 36,300 hectares 10
2000s 16,790 hectares 12,300 hectares 20,400 hectares 10
2010s 14,850 hectares 8,700 hectares 21,000 hectares 2

Countries ranked near Morocco

  1. 30 Sierra Leone 30,778 hectares compare
  2. 31 Gambia 29,756 hectares compare
  3. 32 Zambia 27,718 hectares compare
  4. 34 Lesotho 18,864 hectares compare
  5. 35 Namibia 18,812 hectares compare
  6. 36 Guinea-Bissau 18,669 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 47 places β†’

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All data for Morocco β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is land under sorghum production in Morocco?
Land under sorghum production in Morocco was 21,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Morocco?
The highest recorded value was 164,000 hectares in 1963.
What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Morocco?
The lowest recorded value was 8,700 hectares in 2010.
How does Morocco rank for land under sorghum production?
Morocco ranks 33rd out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Morocco?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Morocco 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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Indicator
Land under sorghum production (hectares)
Unit
hectares
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
47 places, 2,346 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed

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.