Botswana produced 30 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a -8.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 13,248 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.8 | 5,701 | 57.5 |
| 2011 | 32.6 | 6,690 | 48.7 |
| 2012 | 24 | 6,779 | 35.4 |
| 2013 | 10.2 | 3,168 | 32.3 |
| 2014 | 14.3 | 2,851 | 50.2 |
| 2015 | 35.5 | 4,184 | 84.9 |
| 2016 | 27.8 | 4,252 | 65.4 |
| 2017 | 6 | 3,619 | 16.5 |
| 2018 | 48.6 | 4,323 | 112.5 |
| 2019 | 36 | 4,314 | 83.4 |
| 2020 | 87.8 | 9,304 | 94.3 |
| 2021 | 47.6 | 17,107 | 27.8 |
| 2022 | 77.3 | 23,991 | 32.2 |
| 2023 | 35.9 | 15,505 | 23.1 |
| 2024 | 30 | 13,248 | 22.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.