Pulses, Total — Production in Botswana
Botswana: Pulses, Total — Production was 15,845 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Botswana, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulses, total — production in Botswana is 15,845 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 101.9% on the previous year and up 132.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Botswana peaked at 56,458 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 805 t, in 2007.
Botswana ranks 148th of 223 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Production in Botswana, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,329 t | — |
| 1962 | 12,000 t | -26.5% |
| 1963 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 10,000 t | -16.7% |
| 1967 | 12,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1968 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 13,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 12,000 t | -7.7% |
| 1973 | 13,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 15,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 17,000 t | +13.3% |
| 1976 | 18,000 t | +5.9% |
| 1977 | 20,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 20,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 20,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 18,000 t | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 18,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 18,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 15,000 t | -16.7% |
| 1984 | 13,000 t | -13.3% |
| 1985 | 14,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 14,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 14,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 14,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 17,000 t | +21.4% |
| 1990 | 1,546 t | -90.9% |
| 1991 | 1,553 t | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 1,560 t | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 1,567 t | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 1,574 t | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 1,581 t | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 1,588 t | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 1,596 t | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 1,603 t | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 1,610 t | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 1,617 t | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 1,624 t | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 1,631 t | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 1,638 t | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 1,646 t | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 1,598 t | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 1,015 t | -36.5% |
| 2007 | 805 t | -20.7% |
| 2008 | 2,305 t | +186.3% |
| 2009 | 4,313 t | +87.1% |
| 2010 | 3,873 t | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 4,700 t | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 2,285 t | -51.4% |
| 2013 | 3,655 t | +60.0% |
| 2014 | 6,826 t | +86.8% |
| 2015 | 7,187 t | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 5,521 t | -23.2% |
| 2017 | 2,348 t | -57.5% |
| 2018 | 8,480 t | +261.1% |
| 2019 | 2,253 t | -73.4% |
| 2020 | 20,703 t | +818.8% |
| 2021 | 8,091 t | -60.9% |
| 2022 | 56,458 t | +597.8% |
| 2023 | 7,849 t | -86.1% |
| 2024 | 15,845 t | +101.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 15,845 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,983 t, 61% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 15,845 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 85,792 t, 18% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +818.8% | 2,253 t | 20,703 t |
| 2022 | +597.8% | 8,091 t | 56,458 t |
| 2018 | +261.1% | 2,348 t | 8,480 t |
| 2008 | +186.3% | 805 t | 2,305 t |
| 2024 | +101.9% | 7,849 t | 15,845 t |
| 1990 | -90.9% | 17,000 t | 1,546 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,259 t | 10,000 t | 16,329 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,000 t | 12,000 t | 20,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,500 t | 13,000 t | 18,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,578 t | 1,546 t | 1,610 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,819 t | 805 t | 4,313 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,713 t | 2,253 t | 8,480 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,789 t | 7,849 t | 56,458 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 145 Croatia 19,200 t compare
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- 147 Sri Lanka 17,907 t compare
- 149 Belgium-Luxembourg 15,809 t compare
- 150 Saudi Arabia 15,244 t compare
- 151 Republic of Korea 14,401 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 pulses, total — production in Botswana?
- Pulses, total — production in Botswana was 15,845 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 56,458 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 805 t in 2007.
- How does Botswana rank for pulses, total — production?
- Botswana ranks 148th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.1%. 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 Pulses, Total — 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.