Sorghum yield in Eswatini

Eswatini: Sorghum yield was 361.3 kg per hectare in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
361.3 kg per hectare
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
35th
of 41 countries
All-time high
2,000 kg per hectare
in 1987
All-time low
226.8 kg per hectare
in 1967
Years of data
51
1961–2011

Sorghum yield in Eswatini, 1961–2011

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in kg per hectare.

Analysis

In 2011, sorghum yield in Eswatini stood at 361.3 kg per hectare.

The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sorghum yield in Eswatini peaked at 2,000 kg per hectare in 1987 and was at its lowest, 226.8 kg per hectare, in 1967.

That places Eswatini 35th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 383.76 kg per hectare 226.8 kg per hectare 700 kg per hectare 9
1970s 784.36 kg per hectare 305.7 kg per hectare 1,350 kg per hectare 10
1980s 1,030 kg per hectare 332.1 kg per hectare 2,000 kg per hectare 10
1990s 647.57 kg per hectare 490.2 kg per hectare 1,123 kg per hectare 10
2000s 388.09 kg per hectare 296.5 kg per hectare 489.7 kg per hectare 10
2010s 386.2 kg per hectare 361.3 kg per hectare 411.1 kg per hectare 2

Countries ranked near Eswatini

  1. 32 Lesotho 509.2 kg per hectare compare
  2. 33 Sudan 468.6 kg per hectare compare
  3. 34 Tunisia 462.9 kg per hectare compare
  4. 36 Zimbabwe 333.8 kg per hectare compare
  5. 37 Eritrea 314.6 kg per hectare compare
  6. 38 Somalia 310.9 kg per hectare compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sorghum yield in Eswatini?
Sorghum yield in Eswatini was 361.3 kg per hectare in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
What is the highest sorghum yield recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 2,000 kg per hectare in 1987.
What is the lowest sorghum yield recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was 226.8 kg per hectare in 1967.
How does Eswatini rank for sorghum yield?
Eswatini ranks 35th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
Is sorghum yield rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Sorghum yield (kg per hectare). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Sorghum yield (kg per hectare)
Unit
kg per hectare
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
47 places, 2,314 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed

Sorghum yield, measured as kilograms per hectare of harvested land. Production data on relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.