Eastern Asia vs South Africa: Bananas — Yield
Bananas — Yield over time
- Eastern Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 63,101 kg/ha against 37,176 kg/ha in Eastern Asia, a difference of 25,925 kg/ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times Eastern Asia's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Eastern Asia ahead.
Eastern Asia ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 7th of 27 groups.
Across the 7 decades both report, Eastern Asia averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,903 kg/ha | 6,979 kg/ha | 6,924 kg/ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1970s | 17,026 kg/ha | 11,547 kg/ha | 5,480 kg/ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1980s | 16,463 kg/ha | 13,847 kg/ha | 2,616 kg/ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1990s | 16,529 kg/ha | 14,454 kg/ha | 2,076 kg/ha | Eastern Asia |
| 2000s | 23,274 kg/ha | 39,451 kg/ha | 16,178 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 29,750 kg/ha | 55,218 kg/ha | 25,468 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 35,780 kg/ha | 61,326 kg/ha | 25,546 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bananas — yield, Eastern Asia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 63,101 kg/ha against 37,176 kg/ha in Eastern Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bananas — yield between Eastern Asia and South Africa?
- 25,925 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Asia and South Africa rank globally for bananas — yield?
- Eastern Asia ranks 5th 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.