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.
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 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Tanzania
- Agriculture share gdp 22.91 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 22.91 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
- Rural population 63.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 44.53 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 22.9% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Cereal yield vs gdp per capita 1.96 (2023)
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.