Asia vs South Africa: Bananas — Yield
Bananas — Yield over time
- Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 63,101 kg/ha against 34,732 kg/ha in Asia, a difference of 28,369 kg/ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.8 times Asia's.
The two have swapped places 13 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Asia ahead.
Asia ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 7th of 27 groups.
Across the 7 decades both report, Asia averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,064 kg/ha | 6,979 kg/ha | 2,085 kg/ha | Asia |
| 1970s | 10,366 kg/ha | 11,547 kg/ha | 1,181 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 13,821 kg/ha | 13,847 kg/ha | 26.19 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 18,359 kg/ha | 14,454 kg/ha | 3,905 kg/ha | Asia |
| 2000s | 23,472 kg/ha | 39,451 kg/ha | 15,979 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 30,539 kg/ha | 55,218 kg/ha | 24,679 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 33,292 kg/ha | 61,326 kg/ha | 28,034 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bananas — yield, Asia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 63,101 kg/ha against 34,732 kg/ha in Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bananas — yield between Asia and South Africa?
- 28,369 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Asia and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Asia and South Africa rank globally for bananas — yield?
- Asia ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 7th of 27 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Bananas — Yield. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.