Botswana produced 18 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 69.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,000 hg/ha, 69% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.6 | 1,617 | 65.4 |
| 2011 | 35.2 | 3,473 | 101.4 |
| 2012 | 7.7 | 1,370 | 56.1 |
| 2013 | 3.8 | 849 | 45.3 |
| 2014 | 28.6 | 2,740 | 104.2 |
| 2015 | 3.8 | 2,552 | 14.9 |
| 2016 | 15.1 | 2,503 | 60.3 |
| 2017 | 12.3 | 2,403 | 51 |
| 2018 | 24.6 | 3,215 | 76.6 |
| 2019 | 7.3 | 2,029 | 35.9 |
| 2020 | 61.9 | 6,670 | 92.9 |
| 2021 | 67.4 | 7,980 | 84.5 |
| 2022 | 29.8 | 4,384 | 67.9 |
| 2023 | 32.7 | 6,094 | 53.7 |
| 2024 | 18 | 6,000 | 30 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.