South Sudan produced 960 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a 47.7% change from 2012. Yield in 2024 was 9,424 hg/ha, 12% below the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 650 | 7,711 | 843 |
| 2013 | 720 | 8,561 | 841 |
| 2014 | 990 | 13,665 | 724.5 |
| 2015 | 661.4 | 9,073 | 728.9 |
| 2016 | 593 | 8,791 | 674.5 |
| 2017 | 548.7 | 8,852 | 619.9 |
| 2018 | 539 | 8,500 | 634.1 |
| 2019 | 590.9 | 8,805 | 671.1 |
| 2020 | 631.3 | 8,858 | 712.7 |
| 2021 | 591 | 8,442 | 700 |
| 2022 | 759.5 | 10,849 | 700 |
| 2023 | 867 | 9,819 | 883 |
| 2024 | 960 | 9,424 | 1,018.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.