Sorghum production in Tanzania
Tanzania: Sorghum production was 806,575 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Sorghum production in Tanzania, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, sorghum production in Tanzania stood at 806,575 metric tons.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum production in Tanzania peaked at 971,198 metric tons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 135,258 metric tons, in 1964.
That places Tanzania 9th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sorghum production in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 180,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 175,000 metric tons | -2.8% |
| 1963 | 178,000 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 135,258 metric tons | -24.0% |
| 1965 | 149,124 metric tons | +10.3% |
| 1966 | 161,072 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 143,627 metric tons | -10.8% |
| 1968 | 163,314 metric tons | +13.7% |
| 1969 | 145,179 metric tons | -11.1% |
| 1970 | 171,912 metric tons | +18.4% |
| 1971 | 150,335 metric tons | -12.6% |
| 1972 | 175,247 metric tons | +16.6% |
| 1973 | 192,406 metric tons | +9.8% |
| 1974 | 195,024 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 250,000 metric tons | +28.2% |
| 1976 | 300,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1977 | 350,000 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1978 | 450,909 metric tons | +28.8% |
| 1979 | 695,000 metric tons | +54.1% |
| 1980 | 510,000 metric tons | -26.6% |
| 1981 | 425,000 metric tons | -16.7% |
| 1982 | 580,000 metric tons | +36.5% |
| 1983 | 475,000 metric tons | -18.1% |
| 1984 | 455,000 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 615,000 metric tons | +35.2% |
| 1986 | 650,000 metric tons | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 663,000 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 409,660 metric tons | -38.2% |
| 1989 | 537,150 metric tons | +31.1% |
| 1990 | 464,000 metric tons | -13.6% |
| 1991 | 612,000 metric tons | +31.9% |
| 1992 | 587,128 metric tons | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 719,140 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 1994 | 478,300 metric tons | -33.5% |
| 1995 | 839,000 metric tons | +75.4% |
| 1996 | 872,000 metric tons | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 538,200 metric tons | -38.3% |
| 1998 | 563,380 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 561,031 metric tons | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 598,200 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 691,690 metric tons | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 635,740 metric tons | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 198,870 metric tons | -68.7% |
| 2004 | 648,540 metric tons | +226.1% |
| 2005 | 729,740 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 711,631 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 971,198 metric tons | +36.5% |
| 2008 | 551,270 metric tons | -43.2% |
| 2009 | 709,310 metric tons | +28.7% |
| 2010 | 798,540 metric tons | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 806,575 metric tons | +1.0% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 806,575 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93,796 metric tons, 8.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 806,575 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 86,865 metric tons, 9.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sorghum production in Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +226.1% | 198,870 metric tons | 648,540 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 158,953 metric tons | 135,258 metric tons | 180,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 293,083 metric tons | 150,335 metric tons | 695,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 531,981 metric tons | 409,660 metric tons | 663,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 623,418 metric tons | 464,000 metric tons | 872,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 644,619 metric tons | 198,870 metric tons | 971,198 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 802,558 metric tons | 798,540 metric tons | 806,575 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More agriculture & rural data for Tanzania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2291 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 292.74 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6312 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 22.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 22.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sorghum production in Tanzania?
- Sorghum production in Tanzania was 806,575 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest sorghum production recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 971,198 metric tons in 2007.
- What is the lowest sorghum production recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 135,258 metric tons in 1964.
- How does Tanzania rank for sorghum production?
- Tanzania ranks 9th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is sorghum production rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.