Sorghum production in Botswana
Botswana: Sorghum production was 44,787 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Sorghum 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 sorghum production in Botswana is 44,787 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 36.7% on the previous year and up 198.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum production in Botswana peaked at 94,340 metric tons in 1988 and was at its lowest, 3,870 metric tons, in 1982.
That places Botswana 28th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,149 metric tons | 9,000 metric tons | 61,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 37,414 metric tons | 4,300 metric tons | 73,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,832 metric tons | 3,870 metric tons | 94,340 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 29,832 metric tons | 9,083 metric tons | 59,048 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,575 metric tons | 11,322 metric tons | 32,298 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,777 metric tons | 32,767 metric tons | 44,787 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 25 Central African Republic 48,000 metric tons compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 46,460 metric tons compare
- 27 Guinea 45,000 metric tons compare
- 29 Sierra Leone 36,657 metric tons compare
- 30 Zambia 24,765 metric tons compare
- 31 Mauritania 24,619 metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 354.96 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.8% (2025)
- Rural population 821,007 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 32.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.8% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.8% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 60,588 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sorghum production in Botswana?
- Sorghum production in Botswana was 44,787 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest sorghum production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 94,340 metric tons in 1988.
- What is the lowest sorghum production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,870 metric tons in 1982.
- How does Botswana rank for sorghum production?
- Botswana ranks 28th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is sorghum production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.6%. 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 Sorghum production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on sorghum 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.