Wheat production in Eswatini
Eswatini: Wheat production was 628 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Wheat production in Eswatini, 1970–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, wheat production in Eswatini stood at 628 metric tons.
The figure is up 39.6% on the previous year and up 185.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Eswatini peaked at 1,435 metric tons in 1990 and was at its lowest, 106 metric tons, in 1970.
Eswatini ranks 31st of 32 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 914.3 metric tons | 106 metric tons | 1,431 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,300 metric tons | 1,300 metric tons | 1,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 465.2 metric tons | 270 metric tons | 1,435 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 254.9 metric tons | 178 metric tons | 420 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 539 metric tons | 450 metric tons | 628 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More agriculture & rural data for Eswatini
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 330.70 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.4% (2025)
- Rural population 920,507 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 73.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.2% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 71,001 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Eswatini?
- Wheat production in Eswatini was 628 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 1,435 metric tons in 1990.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 106 metric tons in 1970.
- How does Eswatini rank for wheat production?
- Eswatini ranks 31st out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.5%. 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 Wheat production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on wheat 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.