Spinach production in Botswana
In 2024 Botswana produced 749 t of spinach, the 50th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 890 t in 2019. Area harvested: 57 ha, yield 13.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 749 t
- World rank
- 50 of 68
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 890 t
- 2019
Spinach in Botswana, 2015–2024 (tonnes)
Botswana compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.1
- world 32.8 (−60%)
- kg per person
- 0.30
- world 3.76
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Cyprus | 770 | 0.00% |
| 49 | Romania | 770 | 0.00% |
| 50 | Botswana | 749 | 0.00% |
| 51 | Bulgaria | 590 | 0.00% |
| 52 | Denmark | 530 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of spinach
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 | 749 | +2.0% | 57 | 13.14 |
| 2023 | 734 | −5.0% | 56 | 13.11 |
| 2022 | 773 | +4.2% | 58 | 13.33 |
| 2021 | 742 | +8.2% | 57 | 13.02 |
| 2020 | 686 | −23% | 55 | 12.47 |
| 2019 | 890 | +37% | 63 | 14.13 |
| 2018 | 650 | +25% | 52 | 12.50 |
| 2017 | 518 | +135% | 49 | 10.57 |
| 2016 | 220 | −28% | 10 | 22.00 |
| 2015 | 307 | — | 12 | 25.58 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 19 t USD 41,000
- Importer rank
- 73 of 105
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 spinach in Botswana?
Botswana produced 749 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Botswana rank in the world for production of spinach?
Botswana ranked 50th of 68 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 92.2% of the world total.
What is the yield of spinach in Botswana?
13.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (749 t from 57 ha), against a world average of 32.8 t/ha.
Does Botswana export or import spinach?
In 2024 Botswana reported no exports and imports of 19 t (USD 41,000), 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; 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.