Lesotho produced 6.3 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a -73.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,959 hg/ha, 63% below the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.8 | 7,189 | 33.1 |
| 2011 | 9.6 | 5,092 | 18.9 |
| 2012 | 1.9 | 1,343 | 14.2 |
| 2013 | 7 | 3,051 | 22.9 |
| 2014 | 12.4 | 5,712 | 21.7 |
| 2015 | 9.5 | 5,968 | 16 |
| 2016 | 1.2 | 2,576 | 4.5 |
| 2017 | 33.9 | 7,633 | 44.4 |
| 2018 | 40.3 | 4,722 | 85.4 |
| 2019 | 8.4 | 5,834 | 14.4 |
| 2020 | 4.1 | 2,996 | 13.7 |
| 2021 | 6.7 | 7,955 | 8.5 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2,602 | 15.4 |
| 2023 | 9.1 | 5,357 | 17 |
| 2024 | 6.3 | 3,959 | 15.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.