Sorghum production in Slovakia
In 2024 Slovakia produced 31,200 t of sorghum, the 57th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1,100%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 7,550 ha, yield 4.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 31,200 t
- World rank
- 57 of 107
- 10-year change
- +1,100%
- Record
- 31,200 t
- 2024
Sorghum in Slovakia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Slovakia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.1
- world 1.5 (+185%)
- kg per person
- 5.67
- world 7.87
- 10-year change
- +1,100%
- world −5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Austria | 36,440 | 0.06% |
| 56 | Israel | 33,599 | 0.05% |
| 57 | Slovakia | 31,200 | 0.05% |
| 58 | Botswana | 30,000 | 0.05% |
| 59 | Burundi | 30,000 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of sorghum
Share of the world total; Slovakia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,200 | +85% | 7,550 | 4.13 |
| 2023 | 16,900 | +101% | 4,000 | 4.23 |
| 2022 | 8,420 | −15% | 2,940 | 2.86 |
| 2021 | 9,870 | +55% | 2,660 | 3.71 |
| 2020 | 6,350 | +85% | 1,360 | 4.67 |
| 2019 | 3,430 | +98% | 1,070 | 3.21 |
| 2018 | 1,730 | +7.1% | 570 | 3.04 |
| 2017 | 1,616 | −23% | 644 | 2.51 |
| 2016 | 2,106 | +73% | 933 | 2.26 |
| 2015 | 1,219 | −53% | 621 | 1.96 |
| 2014 | 2,600 | +172% | 1,400 | 1.86 |
| 2013 | 957 | −48% | 494 | 1.94 |
| 2012 | 1,858 | +53% | 1,006 | 1.85 |
| 2011 | 1,218 | +131% | 537 | 2.27 |
| 2010 | 527 | −34% | 233 | 2.26 |
| 2009 | 796 | +4.2% | 268 | 2.97 |
| 2008 | 764 | +9.1% | 266 | 2.87 |
| 2007 | 700 | −39% | 401 | 1.75 |
| 2006 | 1,153 | −56% | 490 | 2.35 |
| 2005 | 2,619 | +90% | 848 | 3.09 |
| 2004 | 1,375 | +149% | 548 | 2.51 |
| 2003 | 553 | +162% | 281 | 1.97 |
| 2002 | 211 | +56% | 121 | 1.74 |
| 2001 | 135 | −2.2% | 79 | 1.71 |
| 2000 | 138 | +207% | 60 | 2.30 |
| 1999 | 45 | −70% | 19 | 2.37 |
| 1998 | 150 | +53% | 60 | 2.50 |
| 1997 | 98 | −51% | 41 | 2.39 |
| 1996 | 200 | −3.4% | 83 | 2.41 |
| 1995 | 207 | −27% | 83 | 2.49 |
| 1994 | 285 | +5.6% | 100 | 2.85 |
| 1993 | 270 | — | 109 | 2.48 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9,845 t USD 2.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 76
- Imports
- 186 t USD 572,000
- Importer rank
- 80 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 Slovakia?
Slovakia produced 31,200 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovakia rank in the world for production of sorghum?
Slovakia ranked 57th 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 Slovakia changed?
It rose by 1,100% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −5.8% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of sorghum in Slovakia?
4.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (31,200 t from 7,550 ha), against a world average of 1.5 t/ha.
Does Slovakia export or import sorghum?
In 2024 Slovakia reported exports of 9,845 t (USD 2.1 m) and imports of 186 t (USD 572,000), 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
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.