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.
Sorghum production in Botswana, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 61,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 metric tons | -83.6% |
| 1963 | 12,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1964 | 10,000 metric tons | -16.7% |
| 1965 | 9,000 metric tons | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 18,000 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1967 | 57,145 metric tons | +217.5% |
| 1968 | 10,400 metric tons | -81.8% |
| 1969 | 29,800 metric tons | +186.5% |
| 1970 | 7,800 metric tons | -73.8% |
| 1971 | 73,300 metric tons | +839.7% |
| 1972 | 68,300 metric tons | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 10,300 metric tons | -84.9% |
| 1974 | 72,300 metric tons | +601.9% |
| 1975 | 33,800 metric tons | -53.3% |
| 1976 | 55,540 metric tons | +64.3% |
| 1977 | 33,000 metric tons | -40.6% |
| 1978 | 15,500 metric tons | -53.0% |
| 1979 | 4,300 metric tons | -72.3% |
| 1980 | 29,100 metric tons | +576.7% |
| 1981 | 28,300 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 3,870 metric tons | -86.3% |
| 1983 | 5,235 metric tons | +35.3% |
| 1984 | 5,720 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 14,785 metric tons | +158.5% |
| 1986 | 16,000 metric tons | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 18,035 metric tons | +12.7% |
| 1988 | 94,340 metric tons | +423.1% |
| 1989 | 52,930 metric tons | -43.9% |
| 1990 | 38,180 metric tons | -27.9% |
| 1991 | 33,000 metric tons | -13.6% |
| 1992 | 16,000 metric tons | -51.5% |
| 1993 | 37,900 metric tons | +136.9% |
| 1994 | 37,100 metric tons | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 38,200 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 59,048 metric tons | +54.6% |
| 1997 | 16,807 metric tons | -71.5% |
| 1998 | 9,083 metric tons | -46.0% |
| 1999 | 13,000 metric tons | +43.1% |
| 2000 | 11,322 metric tons | -12.9% |
| 2001 | 15,000 metric tons | +32.5% |
| 2002 | 15,805 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 32,298 metric tons | +104.4% |
| 2004 | 17,050 metric tons | -47.2% |
| 2005 | 18,316 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 26,125 metric tons | +42.6% |
| 2007 | 26,626 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 23,633 metric tons | -11.2% |
| 2009 | 29,577 metric tons | +25.2% |
| 2010 | 32,767 metric tons | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 44,787 metric tons | +36.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 44,787 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93,796 metric tons, 48% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sorghum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +839.7% | 7,800 metric tons | 73,300 metric tons |
| 1974 | +601.9% | 10,300 metric tons | 72,300 metric tons |
| 1980 | +576.7% | 4,300 metric tons | 29,100 metric tons |
| 1988 | +423.1% | 18,035 metric tons | 94,340 metric tons |
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 (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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3204 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
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.