Sorghum production in Madagascar
Madagascar: Sorghum production was 1,509 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Sorghum production in Madagascar, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, sorghum production in Madagascar stood at 1,509 metric tons.
That represents a change of up 27.3% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum production in Madagascar peaked at 3,195 metric tons in 1972 and was at its lowest, 180 metric tons, in 1976.
Madagascar ranks 38th of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sorghum production in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 3,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 3,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,950 metric tons | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 2,700 metric tons | -8.5% |
| 1966 | 3,100 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 1967 | 3,100 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,100 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,980 metric tons | -3.9% |
| 1970 | 1,920 metric tons | -35.6% |
| 1971 | 2,315 metric tons | +20.6% |
| 1972 | 3,195 metric tons | +38.0% |
| 1973 | 610 metric tons | -80.9% |
| 1974 | 1,750 metric tons | +186.9% |
| 1975 | 2,305 metric tons | +31.7% |
| 1976 | 180 metric tons | -92.2% |
| 1977 | 180 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1,245 metric tons | +591.7% |
| 1979 | 1,090 metric tons | -12.4% |
| 1980 | 1,000 metric tons | -8.3% |
| 1981 | 1,280 metric tons | +28.0% |
| 1982 | 1,315 metric tons | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 1,560 metric tons | +18.6% |
| 1984 | 1,500 metric tons | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 1,380 metric tons | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 1,400 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 1,412 metric tons | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 1,200 metric tons | -15.0% |
| 1989 | 1,200 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1,217 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 1,177 metric tons | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 1,221 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 1,284 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 1,000 metric tons | -22.1% |
| 1995 | 1,050 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 1,067 metric tons | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 1,090 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 1,035 metric tons | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 1,093 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 900 metric tons | -17.7% |
| 2001 | 1,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 977 metric tons | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 1,097 metric tons | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 1,189 metric tons | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 1,331 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 1,400 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 1,200 metric tons | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 1,000 metric tons | -16.7% |
| 2009 | 1,143 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 1,185 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 1,509 metric tons | +27.3% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 1,509 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93,796 metric tons, 2% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 1,509 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 115,027 metric tons, 1% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sorghum production in Madagascar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +591.7% | 180 metric tons | 1,245 metric tons |
| 1974 | +186.9% | 610 metric tons | 1,750 metric tons |
| 1976 | -92.2% | 2,305 metric tons | 180 metric tons |
| 1973 | -80.9% | 3,195 metric tons | 610 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,992 metric tons | 2,700 metric tons | 3,100 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,479 metric tons | 180 metric tons | 3,195 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,325 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 1,560 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,123 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 1,284 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,124 metric tons | 900 metric tons | 1,400 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,347 metric tons | 1,185 metric tons | 1,509 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.217 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 130.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.671 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sorghum production in Madagascar?
- Sorghum production in Madagascar was 1,509 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest sorghum production recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 3,195 metric tons in 1972.
- What is the lowest sorghum production recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 180 metric tons in 1976.
- How does Madagascar rank for sorghum production?
- Madagascar ranks 38th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is sorghum production rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.