Oranges production in Botswana
In 2024 Botswana produced 3,871 t of oranges, the 92nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 474%. The record was 4,005 t in 2019. Area harvested: 280 ha, yield 13.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 3,871 t
- World rank
- 92 of 116
- 10-year change
- +474%
- Record
- 4,005 t
- 2019
Oranges in Botswana, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Botswana compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.8
- world 19.9 (−30%)
- kg per person
- 1.54
- world 8.24
- 10-year change
- +474%
- world −0.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Zambia | 4,152 | 0.01% |
| 91 | Bangladesh | 3,954 | 0.01% |
| 92 | Botswana | 3,871 | 0.01% |
| 93 | Bahamas | 3,697 | 0.01% |
| 94 | Rwanda | 3,228 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of oranges
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 | 3,871 | +0.8% | 280 | 13.83 |
| 2023 | 3,841 | −1.1% | 275 | 13.97 |
| 2022 | 3,882 | −0.2% | 293 | 13.25 |
| 2021 | 3,890 | +3.7% | 272 | 14.30 |
| 2020 | 3,751 | −6.3% | 259 | 14.48 |
| 2019 | 4,005 | +2.3% | 350 | 11.44 |
| 2018 | 3,914 | +17% | 206 | 19.00 |
| 2017 | 3,334 | +67% | 221 | 15.09 |
| 2016 | 1,999 | +137% | 133 | 15.03 |
| 2015 | 842 | +25% | 54 | 15.59 |
| 2014 | 674 | −3.7% | 50 | 13.48 |
| 2013 | 700 | +17% | 59 | 11.86 |
| 2012 | 600 | 0.0% | 130 | 4.62 |
| 2011 | 600 | −7.6% | 130 | 4.62 |
| 2010 | 649 | +30% | 95 | 6.83 |
| 2009 | 500 | −41% | 120 | 4.17 |
| 2008 | 850 | −13% | 147 | 5.78 |
| 2007 | 980 | +45% | 184 | 5.33 |
| 2006 | 678 | +13% | 138 | 4.91 |
| 2005 | 600 | +1.4% | 130 | 4.62 |
| 2004 | 592 | +0.9% | 135 | 4.39 |
| 2003 | 587 | +0.5% | 137 | 4.28 |
| 2002 | 584 | +0.3% | 142 | 4.11 |
| 2001 | 582 | −3.0% | 147 | 3.96 |
| 2000 | 600 | +20% | 150 | 4.00 |
| 1999 | 500 | +25% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1998 | 400 | −21% | 110 | 3.64 |
| 1997 | 508 | −5.9% | 117 | 4.34 |
| 1996 | 540 | −1.8% | 102 | 5.29 |
| 1995 | 550 | +1.5% | 86 | 6.40 |
| 1994 | 542 | +1.7% | 81 | 6.69 |
| 1993 | 533 | +1.5% | 77 | 6.92 |
| 1992 | 525 | +1.7% | 74 | 7.09 |
| 1991 | 516 | −5.3% | 70 | 7.37 |
| 1990 | 545 | +9.0% | 134 | 4.07 |
| 1989 | 500 | 0.0% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1988 | 500 | 0.0% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1987 | 500 | 0.0% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1986 | 500 | 0.0% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1985 | 500 | 0.0% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1984 | 500 | 0.0% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1983 | 500 | 0.0% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1982 | 500 | +11% | 130 | 3.85 |
| 1981 | 450 | 0.0% | 120 | 3.75 |
| 1980 | 450 | 0.0% | 120 | 3.75 |
| 1979 | 450 | 0.0% | 120 | 3.75 |
| 1978 | 450 | +13% | 120 | 3.75 |
| 1977 | 400 | +14% | 110 | 3.64 |
| 1976 | 350 | +17% | 100 | 3.50 |
| 1975 | 300 | +20% | 90 | 3.33 |
| 1974 | 250 | 0.0% | 80 | 3.13 |
| 1973 | 250 | 0.0% | 80 | 3.13 |
| 1972 | 250 | 0.0% | 80 | 3.13 |
| 1971 | 250 | +15% | 80 | 3.13 |
| 1970 | 218 | 0.0% | 70 | 3.11 |
| 1969 | 218 | −68% | 70 | 3.11 |
| 1968 | 671 | 0.0% | 220 | 3.05 |
| 1967 | 671 | 0.0% | 220 | 3.05 |
| 1966 | 671 | 0.0% | 220 | 3.05 |
| 1965 | 671 | +15% | 220 | 3.05 |
| 1964 | 583 | −2.8% | 190 | 3.07 |
| 1963 | 600 | 0.0% | 200 | 3.00 |
| 1962 | 600 | 0.0% | 200 | 3.00 |
| 1961 | 600 | — | 200 | 3.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 683 t USD 585,000
- Exporter rank
- 65 of 115
- Imports
- 3,572 t USD 2.1 m
- Importer rank
- 95 of 180
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 oranges in Botswana?
Botswana produced 3,871 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Botswana rank in the world for production of oranges?
Botswana ranked 92nd of 116 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 23.3% of the world total.
How has the production of oranges in Botswana changed?
It rose by 474% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −0.2% for the world. The record was 4,005 t in 2019.
What is the yield of oranges in Botswana?
13.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,871 t from 280 ha), against a world average of 19.9 t/ha.
Does Botswana export or import oranges?
In 2024 Botswana reported exports of 683 t (USD 585,000) and imports of 3,572 t (USD 2.1 m), 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 estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.