South Africa produced 98 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a -50.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 23,278 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 196.5 | 22,671 | 86.7 |
| 2011 | 155 | 22,399 | 69.2 |
| 2012 | 135 | 27,806 | 48.5 |
| 2013 | 147.2 | 23,507 | 62.6 |
| 2014 | 265 | 33,651 | 78.8 |
| 2015 | 120.5 | 17,092 | 70.5 |
| 2016 | 70.5 | 14,536 | 48.5 |
| 2017 | 152 | 35,891 | 42.4 |
| 2018 | 115 | 39,931 | 28.8 |
| 2019 | 127 | 25,149 | 50.5 |
| 2020 | 158 | 37,176 | 42.5 |
| 2021 | 215 | 43,699 | 49.2 |
| 2022 | 103.1 | 27,726 | 37.2 |
| 2023 | 94.4 | 27,753 | 34 |
| 2024 | 98 | 23,278 | 42.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.