Maize production in Botswana
Botswana: Maize production was 16,644 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Botswana, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Botswana is 16,644 metric tons, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 57.4% on the previous year and up 234.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Botswana peaked at 62,637 metric tons in 1976 and was at its lowest, 490 metric tons, in 1984.
Botswana ranks 38th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Botswana, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 616 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 6,350 metric tons | +930.8% |
| 1963 | 6,000 metric tons | -5.5% |
| 1964 | 816 metric tons | -86.4% |
| 1965 | 1,525 metric tons | +86.9% |
| 1966 | 16,511 metric tons | +982.7% |
| 1967 | 1,534 metric tons | -90.7% |
| 1968 | 7,545 metric tons | +391.9% |
| 1969 | 12,800 metric tons | +69.6% |
| 1970 | 2,100 metric tons | -83.6% |
| 1971 | 16,600 metric tons | +690.5% |
| 1972 | 10,300 metric tons | -38.0% |
| 1973 | 22,300 metric tons | +116.5% |
| 1974 | 33,900 metric tons | +52.0% |
| 1975 | 28,700 metric tons | -15.3% |
| 1976 | 62,637 metric tons | +118.2% |
| 1977 | 35,400 metric tons | -43.5% |
| 1978 | 14,000 metric tons | -60.5% |
| 1979 | 2,250 metric tons | -83.9% |
| 1980 | 11,600 metric tons | +415.6% |
| 1981 | 21,415 metric tons | +84.6% |
| 1982 | 12,400 metric tons | -42.1% |
| 1983 | 8,495 metric tons | -31.5% |
| 1984 | 490 metric tons | -94.2% |
| 1985 | 1,435 metric tons | +192.9% |
| 1986 | 3,600 metric tons | +150.9% |
| 1987 | 3,275 metric tons | -9.0% |
| 1988 | 7,640 metric tons | +133.3% |
| 1989 | 19,765 metric tons | +158.7% |
| 1990 | 11,800 metric tons | -40.3% |
| 1991 | 14,500 metric tons | +22.9% |
| 1992 | 3,000 metric tons | -79.3% |
| 1993 | 2,976 metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 10,800 metric tons | +262.9% |
| 1995 | 18,953 metric tons | +75.5% |
| 1996 | 24,629 metric tons | +29.9% |
| 1997 | 22,649 metric tons | -8.0% |
| 1998 | 2,344 metric tons | -89.7% |
| 1999 | 3,796 metric tons | +61.9% |
| 2000 | 9,347 metric tons | +146.2% |
| 2001 | 4,976 metric tons | -46.8% |
| 2002 | 16,447 metric tons | +230.5% |
| 2003 | 1,633 metric tons | -90.1% |
| 2004 | 7,529 metric tons | +361.1% |
| 2005 | 16,080 metric tons | +113.6% |
| 2006 | 15,162 metric tons | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 2,158 metric tons | -85.8% |
| 2008 | 8,967 metric tons | +315.5% |
| 2009 | 20,093 metric tons | +124.1% |
| 2010 | 10,572 metric tons | -47.4% |
| 2011 | 16,644 metric tons | +57.4% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 16,644 metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,569 metric tons, 3.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 16,644 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 5% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +982.7% | 1,525 metric tons | 16,511 metric tons |
| 1962 | +930.8% | 616 metric tons | 6,350 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,966 metric tons | 616 metric tons | 16,511 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,819 metric tons | 2,100 metric tons | 62,637 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,012 metric tons | 490 metric tons | 21,415 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,545 metric tons | 2,344 metric tons | 24,629 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,239 metric tons | 1,633 metric tons | 20,093 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,608 metric tons | 10,572 metric tons | 16,644 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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 maize production in Botswana?
- Maize production in Botswana was 16,644 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 62,637 metric tons in 1976.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 490 metric tons in 1984.
- How does Botswana rank for maize production?
- Botswana ranks 38th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.5%. 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 Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.