Botswana produced 7.3 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 421.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 447,127 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.4 | 212,006 | 0.1 |
| 2011 | 1.5 | 225,384 | 0.1 |
| 2012 | 0.7 | 212,500 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2.3 | 271,421 | 0.1 |
| 2014 | 4.6 | 336,745 | 0.1 |
| 2015 | 6.9 | 398,150 | 0.2 |
| 2016 | 6.2 | 419,986 | 0.1 |
| 2017 | 5.9 | 440,350 | 0.1 |
| 2018 | 7.9 | 462,935 | 0.2 |
| 2019 | 9 | 443,695 | 0.2 |
| 2020 | 7.9 | 371,565 | 0.2 |
| 2021 | 6.5 | 290,430 | 0.2 |
| 2022 | 4.6 | 286,073 | 0.2 |
| 2023 | 6.7 | 364,476 | 0.2 |
| 2024 | 7.3 | 447,127 | 0.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.