> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202436,440 t
World rank55 of 107
10-year change+97%
Record40,320 t2020

## Sorghum in Austria, 2010–2024 (tonnes)

## Austria compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.06%0.03% in 2014
Yield, t/ha6.6world 1.5 (+356%)
kg per person4.00world 7.87
10-year change+97%world −5.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 53 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/guatemala/) | 37,620 | 0.06% |
| 54 | [North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/north-korea/) | 36,463 | 0.06% |
| 55 | **Austria** | 36,440 | 0.06% |
| 56 | [Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/israel/) | 33,599 | 0.05% |
| 57 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/slovakia/) | 31,200 | 0.05% |

[Full ranking of 107 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/)

### Map of world production of sorghum

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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

Exports12,497 t USD 3.3 m
Exporter rank15 of 76
Imports7,218 t USD 2.0 m
Importer rank34 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](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/)

## 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/united-states/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/nigeria/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/india/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/sudan/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mexico/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/argentina/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/australia/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/niger/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/burkina-faso/)
[All countries producing sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/)

## Other products of Austria

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/austria/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/austria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/austria/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/austria/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/austria/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/austria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/austria/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/austria/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/austria/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/austria/)[Triticale](https://husfarm.com/production/triticale/austria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/austria/)
[Agricultural production in Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/austria/)

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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