Sorghum — Gross Production Value in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Sorghum — Gross Production Value was 1.35 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.35 million 1000 USD
Change on year
down 17.0%
Rank
11th
of 27 groups
All-time high
6.83 million 1000 USD
in 2022
All-time low
398,568 1000 USD
in 2002
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Sorghum — Gross Production Value in Eastern Africa, 1991–2024

02.0M4.0M6.0M1991200720241991: 861.4k 1000 USD1992: 583.2k 1000 USD1993: 581.8k 1000 USD1994: 399.8k 1000 USD1995: 566.9k 1000 USD1996: 700.7k 1000 USD1997: 634.8k 1000 USD1998: 595.7k 1000 USD1999: 591.0k 1000 USD2000: 443.9k 1000 USD2001: 446.1k 1000 USD2002: 398.6k 1000 USD2003: 482.8k 1000 USD2004: 578.1k 1000 USD2005: 737.2k 1000 USD2006: 997.2k 1000 USD2007: 1.4M 1000 USD2008: 1.7M 1000 USD2009: 1.8M 1000 USD2010: 1.6M 1000 USD2011: 1.8M 1000 USD2012: 1.9M 1000 USD2013: 1.8M 1000 USD2014: 2.1M 1000 USD2015: 1.8M 1000 USD2016: 1.8M 1000 USD2017: 2.0M 1000 USD2018: 2.1M 1000 USD2019: 2.4M 1000 USD2020: 2.1M 1000 USD2021: 1.8M 1000 USD2022: 6.8M 1000 USD2023: 1.6M 1000 USD2024: 1.3M 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for sorghum — gross production value in Eastern Africa is 1.35 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 17.0% on the previous year and down 37.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sorghum — gross production value in Eastern Africa peaked at 6.83 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 398,568 1000 USD, in 2002.

That places Eastern Africa 11th out of 27 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Sorghum — Gross Production Value in Eastern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Sorghum — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$) in Eastern Africa, 1991 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1991 861,441 1000 USD
1992 583,240 1000 USD -32.3%
1993 581,844 1000 USD -0.2%
1994 399,759 1000 USD -31.3%
1995 566,949 1000 USD +41.8%
1996 700,690 1000 USD +23.6%
1997 634,802 1000 USD -9.4%
1998 595,747 1000 USD -6.2%
1999 591,026 1000 USD -0.8%
2000 443,867 1000 USD -24.9%
2001 446,147 1000 USD +0.5%
2002 398,568 1000 USD -10.7%
2003 482,774 1000 USD +21.1%
2004 578,118 1000 USD +19.7%
2005 737,219 1000 USD +27.5%
2006 997,242 1000 USD +35.3%
2007 1.35 million 1000 USD +35.7%
2008 1.65 million 1000 USD +22.2%
2009 1.83 million 1000 USD +10.5%
2010 1.59 million 1000 USD -13.2%
2011 1.76 million 1000 USD +10.8%
2012 1.91 million 1000 USD +8.7%
2013 1.82 million 1000 USD -4.8%
2014 2.14 million 1000 USD +17.8%
2015 1.82 million 1000 USD -14.8%
2016 1.80 million 1000 USD -1.5%
2017 1.97 million 1000 USD +9.8%
2018 2.12 million 1000 USD +7.5%
2019 2.43 million 1000 USD +14.7%
2020 2.11 million 1000 USD -13.1%
2021 1.79 million 1000 USD -15.1%
2022 6.83 million 1000 USD +280.4%
2023 1.62 million 1000 USD -76.2%
2024 1.35 million 1000 USD -17.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 612,833 1000 USD 399,759 1000 USD 861,441 1000 USD 9
2000s 891,764 1000 USD 398,568 1000 USD 1.83 million 1000 USD 10
2010s 1.94 million 1000 USD 1.59 million 1000 USD 2.43 million 1000 USD 10
2020s 2.74 million 1000 USD 1.35 million 1000 USD 6.83 million 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 8 Mali 547,647 1000 USD compare
  2. 9 Australia 504,541 1000 USD compare
  3. 9 Australia and New Zealand 504,541 1000 USD compare
  4. 11 Nigeria 502,722 1000 USD compare
  5. 12 Brazil 502,165 1000 USD compare
  6. 13 Niger 438,771 1000 USD compare
  7. 14 Cameroon 367,476 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 120 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sorghum — gross production value in Eastern Africa?
Sorghum — gross production value in Eastern Africa was 1.35 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sorghum — gross production value recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 6.83 million 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest sorghum — gross production value recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 398,568 1000 USD in 2002.
How does Eastern Africa rank for sorghum — gross production value?
Eastern Africa ranks 11th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is sorghum — gross production value rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sorghum — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sorghum — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$)
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
120 places, 3,713 data points, 1991–2024
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