FAOSTAT · 1976–2024

Cereals n.e.c. production in Botswana

In 2024 Botswana produced 4,226 t of cereals n.e.c., the 41st largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 5.8%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 3,443 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024: 4,226 t
World rank: 41 of 60
10-year change: +5.8%
Record: 4,226 t; 2024

Cereals n.e.c. in Botswana, 1976–2024 (tonnes)

Botswana compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total: 0.05%; 0.06% in 2014
Yield, t/ha: 1.2; world 1.7 (−27%)
kg per person: 1.68; world 0.98
10-year change: +5.8%; world +22%

Position in the world ranking

#	Country	Tonnes	Share
39	Jordan	4,771	0.06%
40	Morocco	4,601	0.06%
41	Botswana	4,226	0.05%
42	Slovenia	3,910	0.05%
43	Belgium	3,160	0.04%

Full ranking of 60 countries

Map of world production of cereals n.e.c.

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Botswana is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change	Area harvested, ha	Yield, t/ha
2024	4,226	+0.3%	3,443	1.23
2023	4,212	+0.3%	3,435	1.23
2022	4,198	+0.3%	3,427	1.22
2021	4,184	+4.5%	3,407	1.23
2020	4,003	−3.5%	3,286	1.22
2019	4,147	+3.8%	3,362	1.23
2018	3,994	+3.2%	3,277	1.22
2017	3,869	−3.3%	3,217	1.20
2016	4,003	−2.7%	3,323	1.20
2015	4,112	+2.9%	3,292	1.25
2014	3,995	+2.4%	3,413	1.17
2013	3,900	+2.6%	3,300	1.18
2012	3,800	+2.7%	3,000	1.27
2011	3,700	+2.8%	2,800	1.32
2010	3,600	+22%	3,128	1.15
2009	2,941	+22%	2,804	1.05
2008	2,401	+33%	2,495	0.96
2007	1,800	−2.0%	2,200	0.82
2006	1,836	+3.1%	2,098	0.88
2005	1,780	+2.4%	2,064	0.86
2004	1,739	+8.7%	2,041	0.85
2003	1,600	−11%	2,000	0.80
2002	1,800	−28%	2,200	0.82
2001	2,500	−17%	2,900	0.86
2000	3,000	+12%	3,500	0.86
1999	2,683	+7.3%	3,112	0.86
1998	2,500	−0.3%	2,900	0.86
1997	2,508	−5.1%	2,928	0.86
1996	2,643	−4.4%	3,104	0.85
1995	2,766	−5.1%	3,265	0.85
1994	2,914	−2.9%	3,446	0.85
1993	3,000	+20%	3,500	0.86
1992	2,500	+25%	2,900	0.86
1991	2,000	+11%	2,500	0.80
1990	1,800	+13%	2,200	0.82
1989	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1988	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1987	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1986	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1985	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1984	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1983	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1982	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1981	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1980	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1979	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1978	1,600	0.0%	2,000	0.80
1977	1,600	+78%	2,000	0.80
1976	900	—	1,200	0.75

Trade, 2024

Imports: 30 t USD 51,000
Importer rank: 71 of 124

FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers

Questions and answers

What is the production of cereals n.e.c. in Botswana?

Botswana produced 4,226 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Botswana rank in the world for production of cereals n.e.c.?

Botswana ranked 41st of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Ethiopia with 72.3% of the world total.

How has the production of cereals n.e.c. in Botswana changed?

It rose by 5.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

What is the yield of cereals n.e.c. in Botswana?

1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,226 t from 3,443 ha), against a world average of 1.7 t/ha.

Does Botswana export or import cereals n.e.c.?

In 2024 Botswana reported no exports and imports of 30 t (USD 51,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Botswana is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.