The sorghum production in Angola, expressed in thousand metric tons, stood at 32.93 in 2023. From 2013 to 2016, there was a noticeable growth trend, peaking in 2016 with an annual production of 55.29 thousand metric tons. However, a significant drop occurred in 2017, and subsequent years saw fluctuations without consistent recovery.
Year-on-year variation in the last two years shows a decline of -1.23% in 2022 and -1.21% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at -3.71%, indicating a general downtrend in production volume.
Looking forward from 2024, forecasted data shows a slight and gradual decline, with a 5-year CAGR of -0.91%, projecting a production volume of 31.05 thousand metric tons by 2028. This forecasts a cumulative reduction of approximately -4.48% over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include the impacts of climate change on agriculture, government policies on crop subsidies, and advancements in farming techniques which could alter these projections. It's essential to monitor these factors to understand their potential influence on sorghum production in Angola.
