Sorghum production in Austria
In 2024 Austria produced 36,440 t of sorghum, the 55th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 97%. The record was 40,320 t in 2020. Area harvested: 5,500 ha, yield 6.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 36,440 t
- World rank
- 55 of 107
- 10-year change
- +97%
- Record
- 40,320 t
- 2020
Sorghum in Austria, 2010–2024 (tonnes)
Austria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.03% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.6
- world 1.5 (+356%)
- kg per person
- 4.00
- world 7.87
- 10-year change
- +97%
- world −5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Guatemala | 37,620 | 0.06% |
| 54 | North Korea | 36,463 | 0.06% |
| 55 | Austria | 36,440 | 0.06% |
| 56 | Israel | 33,599 | 0.05% |
| 57 | Slovakia | 31,200 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of sorghum
Share of the world total; Austria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,440 | −2.7% | 5,500 | 6.63 |
| 2023 | 37,470 | +43% | 5,220 | 7.18 |
| 2022 | 26,170 | −29% | 3,550 | 7.37 |
| 2021 | 36,930 | −8.4% | 4,390 | 8.41 |
| 2020 | 40,320 | +36% | 4,640 | 8.69 |
| 2019 | 29,740 | +8.4% | 3,940 | 7.55 |
| 2018 | 27,430 | +35% | 3,530 | 7.77 |
| 2017 | 20,331 | +22% | 2,993 | 6.79 |
| 2016 | 16,620 | −20% | 2,264 | 7.34 |
| 2015 | 20,680 | +12% | 2,917 | 7.09 |
| 2014 | 18,526 | +82% | 2,795 | 6.63 |
| 2013 | 10,182 | +25% | 1,941 | 5.25 |
| 2012 | 8,119 | +8.6% | 1,193 | 6.81 |
| 2011 | 7,479 | −5.3% | 1,111 | 6.73 |
| 2010 | 7,897 | — | 1,167 | 6.77 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12,497 t USD 3.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 76
- Imports
- 7,218 t USD 2.0 m
- Importer rank
- 34 of 130
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 sorghum in Austria?
Austria produced 36,440 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Austria rank in the world for production of sorghum?
Austria ranked 55th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 13.6% of the world total.
How has the production of sorghum in Austria changed?
It rose by 97% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −5.8% for the world. The record was 40,320 t in 2020.
What is the yield of sorghum in Austria?
6.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (36,440 t from 5,500 ha), against a world average of 1.5 t/ha.
Does Austria export or import sorghum?
In 2024 Austria reported exports of 12,497 t (USD 3.3 m) and imports of 7,218 t (USD 2.0 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. 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.