Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Botswana
Botswana: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 138.56 t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Botswana, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Botswana is 138.56 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 17.4% on the previous year and down 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Botswana peaked at 344.21 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 76.84 t, in 1981.
That places Botswana 164th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 77.72 t | — |
| 1962 | 88.83 t | +14.3% |
| 1963 | 99.93 t | +12.5% |
| 1964 | 102.15 t | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 99.93 t | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 122.14 t | +22.2% |
| 1967 | 133.24 t | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 144.34 t | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 155.45 t | +7.7% |
| 1970 | 155.45 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 156.21 t | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 160.62 t | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 164.33 t | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 155.45 t | -5.4% |
| 1975 | 124.36 t | -20.0% |
| 1976 | 106.59 t | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 93.27 t | -12.5% |
| 1978 | 88.83 t | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 86.61 t | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 100.82 t | +16.4% |
| 1981 | 76.84 t | -23.8% |
| 1982 | 102.15 t | +32.9% |
| 1983 | 119.92 t | +17.4% |
| 1984 | 124.36 t | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 146.57 t | +17.9% |
| 1986 | 166.55 t | +13.6% |
| 1987 | 177.66 t | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 188.76 t | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 204.3 t | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 226.51 t | +10.9% |
| 1991 | 239.83 t | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 210.97 t | -12.0% |
| 1993 | 179.88 t | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 190.98 t | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 244.28 t | +27.9% |
| 1996 | 255.38 t | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 322 t | +26.1% |
| 1998 | 344.21 t | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 333.1 t | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 288.69 t | -13.3% |
| 2001 | 266.48 t | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 244.28 t | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 210.97 t | -13.6% |
| 2004 | 233.17 t | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 255.38 t | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 286.47 t | +12.2% |
| 2007 | 286.47 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 310.9 t | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 285.36 t | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 288.69 t | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 293.13 t | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 297.57 t | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 283 t | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 231.73 t | -18.1% |
| 2015 | 244.28 t | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 236.33 t | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 222.07 t | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 233.25 t | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 242.5 t | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 221.12 t | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 214.56 t | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 194 t | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 167.65 t | -13.6% |
| 2024 | 138.56 t | -17.4% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 138.56 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 388.65 t, 36% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 138.56 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 693.77 t, 20% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 113.75 t | 77.72 t | 155.45 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 129.17 t | 86.61 t | 164.33 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 140.79 t | 76.84 t | 204.3 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 254.71 t | 179.88 t | 344.21 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 266.82 t | 210.97 t | 310.9 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 257.25 t | 222.07 t | 297.57 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 187.18 t | 138.56 t | 221.12 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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 raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Botswana?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Botswana was 138.56 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 344.21 t in 1998.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.84 t in 1981.
- How does Botswana rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- Botswana ranks 164th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — 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.