Poultry production tonnes in Botswana
Botswana: Poultry production tonnes was 1,584 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Poultry production tonnes in Botswana, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poultry production tonnes in Botswana is 1,584, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 30.0% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production tonnes in Botswana peaked at 7,800 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 170.51, in 1961.
That places Botswana 166th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production tonnes in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 170.51 | — |
| 1962 | 195.52 | +14.7% |
| 1963 | 221.2 | +13.1% |
| 1964 | 245.52 | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 270.48 | +10.2% |
| 1966 | 295.52 | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 320.48 | +8.4% |
| 1968 | 338.95 | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 275.61 | -18.7% |
| 1970 | 344.2 | +24.9% |
| 1971 | 190.68 | -44.6% |
| 1972 | 393.61 | +106.4% |
| 1973 | 379.2 | -3.7% |
| 1974 | 416 | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 480 | +15.4% |
| 1976 | 560 | +16.7% |
| 1977 | 640 | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 720 | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 760 | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 840 | +10.5% |
| 1981 | 1,000 | +19.0% |
| 1982 | 1,160 | +16.0% |
| 1983 | 1,200 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 1,480 | +23.3% |
| 1985 | 2,120 | +43.2% |
| 1986 | 2,320 | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 2,000 | -13.8% |
| 1988 | 2,480 | +24.0% |
| 1989 | 3,440 | +38.7% |
| 1990 | 3,840 | +11.6% |
| 1991 | 4,080 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 3,097 | -24.1% |
| 1993 | 2,286 | -26.2% |
| 1994 | 4,360 | +90.7% |
| 1995 | 7,800 | +78.9% |
| 1996 | 3,047 | -60.9% |
| 1997 | 3,672 | +20.5% |
| 1998 | 3,589 | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 3,540 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 3,733 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 3,853 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 4,018 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 4,573 | +13.8% |
| 2004 | 5,061 | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 5,503 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 5,917 | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 6,308 | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 6,609 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 5,836 | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 7,545 | +29.3% |
| 2011 | 5,584 | -26.0% |
| 2012 | 3,326 | -40.4% |
| 2013 | 2,400 | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 1,700 | -29.2% |
| 2015 | 1,239 | -27.1% |
| 2016 | 1,594 | +28.7% |
| 2017 | 1,316 | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 1,643 | +24.8% |
| 2019 | 1,779 | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 1,883 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 1,333 | -29.2% |
| 2022 | 1,271 | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 1,219 | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 1,584 | +30.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1,584 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135,580, 1% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1,584 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,575, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Poultry production tonnes in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +106.4% | 190.68 | 393.61 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 259.31 | 170.51 | 338.95 | 9 |
| 1970s | 488.37 | 190.68 | 760 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,804 | 840 | 3,440 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,931 | 2,286 | 7,800 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,141 | 3,733 | 6,609 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,813 | 1,239 | 7,545 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,458 | 1,219 | 1,883 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 163 Eswatini 2,861 compare
- 164 Montenegro 2,665 compare
- 165 North Macedonia 1,997 compare
- 167 Guadeloupe 1,474 compare
- 168 Saint Lucia 1,422 compare
- 169 Gambia 1,360 compare
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production tonnes in Botswana?
- Poultry production tonnes in Botswana was 1,584 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production tonnes recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 7,800 in 1995.
- What is the lowest poultry production tonnes recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 170.51 in 1961.
- How does Botswana rank for poultry production tonnes?
- Botswana ranks 166th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production tonnes rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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