Mauritania produced 114 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a -2.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,750 hg/ha, 56% below the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 117 | 5,094 | 229.7 |
| 2011 | 24.6 | 2,793 | 88.2 |
| 2012 | 126.1 | 5,074 | 248.5 |
| 2013 | 91 | 4,843 | 187.8 |
| 2014 | 57.2 | 4,241 | 134.9 |
| 2015 | 74.6 | 4,255 | 175.4 |
| 2016 | 80 | 4,520 | 177 |
| 2017 | 49 | 4,375 | 112 |
| 2018 | 87 | 4,508 | 193 |
| 2019 | 68 | 4,503 | 151 |
| 2020 | 93 | 4,559 | 204 |
| 2021 | 51 | 3,723 | 137 |
| 2022 | 124.6 | 5,004 | 249 |
| 2023 | 86 | 4,479 | 192 |
| 2024 | 114 | 4,750 | 240 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.