> In 2024 Botswana produced 106,245 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 12th largest in the world (1.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.5%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/botswana/

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# Other starchy roots and tubers production in Botswana

In 2024 Botswana produced 106,245 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 12th largest in the world (1.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.5%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 8,098 ha, yield 13.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024106,245 t
World rank12 of 60
10-year change+6.5%
Record106,245 t2024

## Other starchy roots and tubers in Botswana, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Botswana compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.1%1.6% in 2014
Yield, t/ha13.1world 14.2 (−7.7%)
kg per person42.1world 1.20
10-year change+6.5%world +55%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10 | [Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/nepal/) | 153,475 | 1.6% |
| 11 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/colombia/) | 129,129 | 1.3% |
| 12 | **Botswana** | 106,245 | 1.1% |
| 13 | [Guinea-Bissau](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/guinea-bissau/) | 87,574 | 0.89% |
| 14 | [Eswatini](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/eswatini/) | 66,514 | 0.68% |

[Full ranking of 60 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

### Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers

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 | 106,245 | +0.6% | 8,098 | 13.12 |
| 2023 | 105,660 | +0.6% | 8,126 | 13.00 |
| 2022 | 105,074 | +0.3% | 8,155 | 12.88 |
| 2021 | 104,713 | +1.4% | 8,195 | 12.78 |
| 2020 | 103,299 | +0.5% | 8,267 | 12.50 |
| 2019 | 102,734 | +0.5% | 8,271 | 12.42 |
| 2018 | 102,197 | +0.6% | 8,279 | 12.34 |
| 2017 | 101,591 | +0.8% | 8,272 | 12.28 |
| 2016 | 100,795 | +0.7% | 8,338 | 12.09 |
| 2015 | 100,127 | +0.4% | 7,957 | 12.58 |
| 2014 | 99,718 | +0.2% | 8,506 | 11.72 |
| 2013 | 99,500 | +0.5% | 8,550 | 11.64 |
| 2012 | 99,000 | +2.4% | 8,500 | 11.65 |
| 2011 | 96,707 | +2.0% | 8,602 | 11.24 |
| 2010 | 94,828 | +3.7% | 8,669 | 10.94 |
| 2009 | 91,471 | +1.6% | 8,628 | 10.60 |
| 2008 | 90,000 | −4.3% | 8,791 | 10.24 |
| 2007 | 94,000 | +0.5% | 9,537 | 9.86 |
| 2006 | 93,500 | +0.6% | 9,874 | 9.47 |
| 2005 | 92,914 | +0.3% | 10,250 | 9.06 |
| 2004 | 92,619 | +0.2% | 10,970 | 8.44 |
| 2003 | 92,459 | −0.6% | 11,365 | 8.14 |
| 2002 | 93,000 | +1.1% | 11,828 | 7.86 |
| 2001 | 92,000 | +8.2% | 12,000 | 7.67 |
| 2000 | 85,000 | +1.2% | 11,185 | 7.60 |
| 1999 | 84,000 | +1.2% | 11,114 | 7.56 |
| 1998 | 83,000 | +3.8% | 11,000 | 7.55 |
| 1997 | 80,000 | +2.6% | 10,300 | 7.77 |
| 1996 | 78,000 | +1.3% | 10,012 | 7.79 |
| 1995 | 77,000 | +2.7% | 9,900 | 7.78 |
| 1994 | 75,000 | +3.4% | 9,700 | 7.73 |
| 1993 | 72,500 | +0.7% | 9,496 | 7.63 |
| 1992 | 72,000 | +7.5% | 9,500 | 7.58 |
| 1991 | 67,000 | +1.5% | 8,906 | 7.52 |
| 1990 | 66,000 | +4.8% | 8,800 | 7.50 |
| 1989 | 63,000 | 0.0% | 8,400 | 7.50 |
| 1988 | 63,000 | +1.6% | 8,400 | 7.50 |
| 1987 | 62,000 | +5.1% | 8,400 | 7.38 |
| 1986 | 59,000 | +3.5% | 8,100 | 7.28 |
| 1985 | 57,000 | +1.8% | 8,000 | 7.13 |
| 1984 | 56,000 | +1.8% | 7,800 | 7.18 |
| 1983 | 55,000 | +1.9% | 7,800 | 7.05 |
| 1982 | 54,000 | +8.0% | 7,800 | 6.92 |
| 1981 | 50,000 | +2.0% | 7,400 | 6.76 |
| 1980 | 49,000 | 0.0% | 7,400 | 6.62 |
| 1979 | 49,000 | 0.0% | 7,300 | 6.71 |
| 1978 | 49,000 | +8.9% | 7,300 | 6.71 |
| 1977 | 45,000 | +2.3% | 6,500 | 6.92 |
| 1976 | 44,000 | +4.8% | 6,500 | 6.77 |
| 1975 | 42,000 | +5.0% | 6,300 | 6.67 |
| 1974 | 40,000 | +2.6% | 6,300 | 6.35 |
| 1973 | 39,000 | 0.0% | 6,200 | 6.29 |
| 1972 | 39,000 | +2.6% | 6,200 | 6.29 |
| 1971 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 6,200 | 6.13 |
| 1970 | 38,000 | +8.6% | 6,100 | 6.23 |
| 1969 | 35,000 | +2.9% | 6,100 | 5.74 |
| 1968 | 34,000 | +3.0% | 6,100 | 5.57 |
| 1967 | 33,000 | 0.0% | 6,100 | 5.41 |
| 1966 | 33,000 | +3.1% | 6,100 | 5.41 |
| 1965 | 32,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 5.33 |
| 1964 | 32,000 | +3.2% | 6,000 | 5.33 |
| 1963 | 31,000 | +3.3% | 6,000 | 5.17 |
| 1962 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 5.00 |
| 1961 | 30,000 | — | 6,000 | 5.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports237 t USD 82,000
Importer rank35 of 113
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](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Botswana?

Botswana produced 106,245 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Botswana rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?

Botswana ranked 12th of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Laos with 50.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Botswana changed?

It rose by 6.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Botswana?

13.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (106,245 t from 8,098 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.

### Does Botswana export or import edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, n.e.c., fresh?

In 2024 Botswana reported no exports and imports of 237 t (USD 82,000), 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.

## Other large producers

[Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/pakistan/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/indonesia/)[Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/namibia/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/papua-new-guinea/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/thailand/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/peru/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/mexico/)[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/nepal/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/colombia/)[Guinea-Bissau](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/guinea-bissau/)
[All countries producing other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

## Other products of Botswana

[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/botswana/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/botswana/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/botswana/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/botswana/)[Game meat, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/game-meat/botswana/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/botswana/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/botswana/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/botswana/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/botswana/)[Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/botswana/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/botswana/)[Edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/edible-offal-of-cattle/botswana/)
[Agricultural production in Botswana](https://husfarm.com/production/country/botswana/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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