> In 2024 Belize produced 24,084 t of sorghum, the 64th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 165%.

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# Sorghum production in Belize

In 2024 Belize produced 24,084 t of sorghum, the 64th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 165%. The record was 30,057 t in 2023. Area harvested: 8,494 ha, yield 2.8 t/ha.

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Production, 202424,084 t
World rank64 of 107
10-year change+165%
Record30,057 t2023

## Sorghum in Belize, 1989–2024 (tonnes)

## Belize compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.04%0.01% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.8world 1.5 (+95%)
kg per person57.7world 7.87
10-year change+165%world −5.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/spain/) | 27,210 | 0.04% |
| 63 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/romania/) | 24,880 | 0.04% |
| 64 | **Belize** | 24,084 | 0.04% |
| 65 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/kazakhstan/) | 20,960 | 0.03% |
| 66 | [Central African Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/central-african-republic/) | 20,000 | 0.03% |

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

### Map of world production of sorghum

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Belize is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 24,084 | −20% | 8,494 | 2.84 |
| 2023 | 30,057 | +45% | 8,937 | 3.36 |
| 2022 | 20,699 | +61% | 6,154 | 3.36 |
| 2021 | 12,879 | −13% | 5,107 | 2.52 |
| 2020 | 14,726 | +12% | 5,419 | 2.72 |
| 2019 | 13,165 | +61% | 5,390 | 2.44 |
| 2018 | 8,200 | −19% | 3,361 | 2.44 |
| 2017 | 10,089 | +5.2% | 4,378 | 2.30 |
| 2016 | 9,592 | −9.5% | 3,447 | 2.78 |
| 2015 | 10,594 | +17% | 4,800 | 2.21 |
| 2014 | 9,091 | −53% | 3,858 | 2.36 |
| 2013 | 19,503 | +23% | 6,128 | 3.18 |
| 2012 | 15,837 | +59% | 6,503 | 2.44 |
| 2011 | 9,981 | −50% | 5,175 | 1.93 |
| 2010 | 19,917 | +114% | 6,110 | 3.26 |
| 2009 | 9,326 | −13% | 5,342 | 1.75 |
| 2008 | 10,690 | +56% | 5,395 | 1.98 |
| 2007 | 6,855 | +50% | 2,881 | 2.38 |
| 2006 | 4,580 | −32% | 2,212 | 2.07 |
| 2005 | 6,759 | −17% | 3,193 | 2.12 |
| 2004 | 8,146 | −11% | 3,650 | 2.23 |
| 2003 | 9,154 | −24% | 2,420 | 3.78 |
| 2002 | 12,089 | +44% | 3,962 | 3.05 |
| 2001 | 8,411 | +33% | 2,237 | 3.76 |
| 2000 | 6,306 | −30% | 1,995 | 3.16 |
| 1999 | 9,042 | +75% | 2,829 | 3.20 |
| 1998 | 5,177 | −11% | 1,679 | 3.08 |
| 1997 | 5,788 | −8.3% | 1,875 | 3.09 |
| 1996 | 6,314 | +16% | 1,801 | 3.51 |
| 1995 | 5,431 | +15% | 1,864 | 2.91 |
| 1994 | 4,742 | −29% | 1,757 | 2.70 |
| 1993 | 6,707 | +34% | 2,479 | 2.71 |
| 1992 | 4,990 | −7.7% | 1,822 | 2.74 |
| 1991 | 5,405 | −17% | 1,643 | 3.29 |
| 1990 | 6,550 | +37% | 1,770 | 3.70 |
| 1989 | 4,764 | — | 1,720 | 2.77 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports72 t USD 223,000
Importer rank94 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 Belize?

Belize produced 24,084 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Belize rank in the world for production of sorghum?

Belize ranked 64th 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 Belize changed?

It rose by 165% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −5.8% for the world. The record was 30,057 t in 2023.

### What is the yield of sorghum in Belize?

2.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24,084 t from 8,494 ha), against a world average of 1.5 t/ha.

### Does Belize export or import sorghum?

In 2024 Belize reported no exports and imports of 72 t (USD 223,000), 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. 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 Belize

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/belize/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/belize/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/belize/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/belize/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/belize/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/belize/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/belize/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/belize/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/belize/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/belize/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/belize/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/belize/)
[Agricultural production in Belize](https://husfarm.com/production/country/belize/)

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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