Potato production in Botswana
Botswana: Potato production was 3,632 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,632 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
138th
of 159 countries
All-time high
12,335 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
1,800 tonnes
in 2019
Years of data
8
2017–2024
Potato production in Botswana, 2017–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potato production in Botswana is 3,632 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 58.6% over ten years.
That places Botswana 138th out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,633 tonnes | 1,800 tonnes | 12,335 tonnes | 3 |
| 2020s | 3,098 tonnes | 2,306 tonnes | 3,696 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Botswana?
- Potato production in Botswana was 3,632 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest potato production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 12,335 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,800 tonnes in 2019.
- How does Botswana rank for potato production?
- Botswana ranks 138th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Potato production is measured in tonnes.