Sunflower seed production in Botswana
Botswana: Sunflower seed production was 3,117 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Botswana, 1961–2024
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 sunflower seed production in Botswana is 3,117 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 68.8% on the previous year and up 763.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Botswana peaked at 15,837 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Botswana 61st out of 84 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 88.89 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 250 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 550 tonnes | 250 tonnes | 1,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 500.1 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 1,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,460 tonnes | 240 tonnes | 6,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,538 tonnes | 1,764 tonnes | 8,140 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,311 tonnes | 58.25 tonnes | 15,837 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,117 tonnes | 415.21 tonnes | 9,998 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 59 Kyrgyzstan 4,337 tonnes compare
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- 64 Georgia 1,300 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Botswana?
- Sunflower seed production in Botswana was 3,117 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 sunflower seed production recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 15,837 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Botswana rank for sunflower seed production?
- Botswana ranks 61st out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 763.6%. 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 Sunflower seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sunflower seed production is measured in tonnes.