All roots and tubers production in Botswana
In 2024 Botswana produced 110,966 t of all roots and tubers, the 139th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 11%. The record was 115,332 t in 2018. Area harvested: 9,078 ha, yield 12.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 110,966 t
- World rank
- 139 of 192
- 10-year change
- +11%
- Record
- 115,332 t
- 2018
All roots and tubers in Botswana, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Botswana compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.2
- world 13.1 (−6.8%)
- kg per person
- 44.0
- world 116
- 10-year change
- +11%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | Malaysia | 115,317 | 0.01% |
| 138 | Bulgaria | 113,940 | 0.01% |
| 139 | Botswana | 110,966 | 0.01% |
| 140 | Somalia | 107,303 | 0.01% |
| 141 | Honduras | 91,096 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of roots and tubers
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 | 110,966 | +0.4% | 9,078 | 12.22 |
| 2023 | 110,484 | +0.8% | 9,118 | 12.12 |
| 2022 | 109,640 | +1.4% | 9,372 | 11.70 |
| 2021 | 108,156 | +2.1% | 8,976 | 12.05 |
| 2020 | 105,899 | −1.5% | 8,697 | 12.18 |
| 2019 | 107,534 | −6.8% | 9,341 | 11.51 |
| 2018 | 115,332 | +4.5% | 9,146 | 12.61 |
| 2017 | 110,356 | +9.5% | 8,840 | 12.48 |
| 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 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of roots and tubers in Botswana?
Botswana produced 110,966 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Botswana rank in the world for production of roots and tubers?
Botswana ranked 139th of 192 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 16.2% of the world total.
How has the production of roots and tubers in Botswana changed?
It rose by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 115,332 t in 2018.
What is the yield of roots and tubers in Botswana?
12.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (110,966 t from 9,078 ha), against a world average of 13.1 t/ha.
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.