Botswana produced 3.6 thousand tonnes of Potatoes in 2024, a -59.1% change from 2017. Yield in 2024 was 38,522 hg/ha, 73% below the Africa average of 141,054 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8.8 | 154,313 | 0.6 |
| 2018 | 12.3 | 154,768 | 0.8 |
| 2019 | 1.8 | 21,176 | 0.8 |
| 2020 | 2.5 | 58,311 | 0.4 |
| 2021 | 2.3 | 31,561 | 0.7 |
| 2022 | 3.4 | 28,865 | 1.2 |
| 2023 | 3.7 | 38,942 | 0.9 |
| 2024 | 3.6 | 38,522 | 0.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.