Botswana produced 3.1 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a -38.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,182 hg/ha, 50% below the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 8,816 | 5.6 |
| 2011 | 15.8 | 11,459 | 13.8 |
| 2012 | 6 | 12,200 | 4.9 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6,390 | 3.2 |
| 2014 | 0.4 | 2,838 | 1.3 |
| 2015 | 1.4 | 8,568 | 1.6 |
| 2016 | 1.6 | 6,163 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 0.1 | 2,644 | 0.3 |
| 2018 | 0.8 | 5,006 | 1.6 |
| 2019 | 0.1 | 1,303 | 0.4 |
| 2020 | 1.5 | 7,414 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0.6 | 3,565 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 0.4 | 1,994 | 2.1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 7,756 | 12.9 |
| 2024 | 3.1 | 5,182 | 6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.