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Sorghum production in South Africa: trends and world ranking
FAOSTAT data for Sorghum in South Africa: 2024 production, yield, harvested area, history, records, trends and world ranking.
Latest value98.0k t2024
World rank#40
World share0.2 %
Historical record728.0k t1967
Production
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What the data show
In 2024, South Africa recorded 98.0k t for Sorghum according to FAOSTAT. The calculated 10-year change is -63.0 %. The series record is 728.0k t in 1967. The available world rank is #40.
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Other indicators
Yield2.3k kg/ha2024 · -30.8 %
Harvested area42.1k ha2024 · -46.5 %
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About this series
What is the latest available value for Sorghum in South Africa?
The latest available value is 98.0k t in 2024.
What is the historical record for Sorghum in South Africa?
The series maximum is 728.0k t in 1967.
How is world rank for Sorghum calculated?
The ranking compares countries using a common reference year with sufficient coverage.
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