Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Botswana
Botswana: Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production was 1,971 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Botswana, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Botswana stood at 1,971 t.
That represents a change of down 61.9% on the previous year and up 181.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Botswana peaked at 8,132 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 371.44 t, in 2019.
Botswana ranks 193rd of 244 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Botswana, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,314 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,060 t | -54.2% |
| 1963 | 1,563 t | +47.5% |
| 1964 | 2,778 t | +77.7% |
| 1965 | 2,183 t | -21.4% |
| 1966 | 1,798 t | -17.6% |
| 1967 | 1,892 t | +5.2% |
| 1968 | 2,530 t | +33.7% |
| 1969 | 2,873 t | +13.6% |
| 1970 | 1,949 t | -32.2% |
| 1971 | 3,637 t | +86.6% |
| 1972 | 2,186 t | -39.9% |
| 1973 | 2,245 t | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 2,055 t | -8.5% |
| 1975 | 2,102 t | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 2,149 t | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 2,431 t | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 2,288 t | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 1,470 t | -35.7% |
| 1980 | 2,154 t | +46.5% |
| 1981 | 2,274 t | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 1,374 t | -39.6% |
| 1983 | 1,356 t | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 1,371 t | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 1,503 t | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 1,134 t | -24.6% |
| 1987 | 1,034 t | -8.8% |
| 1988 | 1,134 t | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 1,248 t | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 1,392 t | +11.6% |
| 1991 | 1,437 t | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 1,292 t | -10.1% |
| 1993 | 1,280 t | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 1,514 t | +18.3% |
| 1995 | 1,692 t | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 2,899 t | +71.3% |
| 1997 | 3,313 t | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 3,605 t | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 3,909 t | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 3,546 t | -9.3% |
| 2001 | 3,910 t | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 3,957 t | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 4,266 t | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 4,034 t | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 4,238 t | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 3,213 t | -24.2% |
| 2007 | 2,103 t | -34.6% |
| 2008 | 4,907 t | +133.4% |
| 2009 | 1,850 t | -62.3% |
| 2010 | 3,444 t | +86.2% |
| 2011 | 8,132 t | +136.1% |
| 2012 | 3,217 t | -60.4% |
| 2013 | 1,314 t | -59.2% |
| 2014 | 701.11 t | -46.6% |
| 2015 | 1,031 t | +47.1% |
| 2016 | 1,169 t | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 413.06 t | -64.7% |
| 2018 | 846.5 t | +104.9% |
| 2019 | 371.44 t | -56.1% |
| 2020 | 1,535 t | +313.4% |
| 2021 | 972.82 t | -36.6% |
| 2022 | 747.59 t | -23.2% |
| 2023 | 5,170 t | +591.5% |
| 2024 | 1,971 t | -61.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1,971 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,163 t, 9% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1,971 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,970 t, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +591.5% | 747.59 t | 5,170 t |
| 2020 | +313.4% | 371.44 t | 1,535 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,110 t | 1,060 t | 2,873 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,251 t | 1,470 t | 3,637 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,458 t | 1,034 t | 2,274 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,233 t | 1,280 t | 3,909 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,602 t | 1,850 t | 4,907 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,064 t | 371.44 t | 8,132 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,079 t | 747.59 t | 5,170 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 190 Georgia 2,277 t compare
- 191 Fiji 2,137 t compare
- 191 Fiji 2,137 t compare
- 194 Mauritania 1,792 t compare
- 194 Mauritania 1,792 t compare
- 196 Trinidad and Tobago 1,567 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0305 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1024 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0004 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0013 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 10.09 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Botswana?
- Oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Botswana was 1,971 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest oilcrops, cake equivalent — production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 8,132 t in 2011.
- What is the lowest oilcrops, cake equivalent — production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 371.44 t in 2019.
- How does Botswana rank for oilcrops, cake equivalent — production?
- Botswana ranks 193rd out of 244 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oilcrops, cake equivalent — production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.2%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.