Sweet potatoes production in Botswana
In 2024 Botswana produced 1,088 t of sweet potatoes, the 90th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 3,000 t in 2019. Area harvested: 37 ha, yield 29.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1,088 t
- World rank
- 90 of 111
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 3,000 t
- 2019
Sweet potatoes in Botswana, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Botswana compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 29.4
- world 12.6 (+133%)
- kg per person
- 0.43
- world 11.1
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Bahamas | 1,812 | 0.00% |
| 89 | Costa Rica | 1,764 | 0.00% |
| 90 | Botswana | 1,088 | 0.00% |
| 91 | El Salvador | 765 | 0.00% |
| 92 | New Caledonia | 644 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sweet potatoes
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 | 1,088 | −3.5% | 37 | 29.41 |
| 2023 | 1,128 | −3.8% | 42 | 26.86 |
| 2022 | 1,172 | +3.1% | 42 | 27.90 |
| 2021 | 1,137 | +718% | 50 | 22.74 |
| 2020 | 139 | −95% | 7 | 19.86 |
| 2019 | 3,000 | +275% | 220 | 13.64 |
| 2018 | 800 | — | 70 | 11.43 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 453 t USD 342,000
- Importer rank
- 69 of 143
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 sweet potatoes in Botswana?
Botswana produced 1,088 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Botswana rank in the world for production of sweet potatoes?
Botswana ranked 90th of 111 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 56.5% of the world total.
What is the yield of sweet potatoes in Botswana?
29.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,088 t from 37 ha), against a world average of 12.6 t/ha.
Does Botswana export or import sweet potatoes?
In 2024 Botswana reported no exports and imports of 453 t (USD 342,000), 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 imputed 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.