South Africa vs Southern Asia: Bananas — Yield
Bananas — Yield over time
- South Africa
- Southern Asia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 63,101 kg/ha against 36,830 kg/ha in Southern Asia, a difference of 26,271 kg/ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times Southern Asia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Southern Asia ahead.
South Africa ranks 7th and Southern Asia ranks 6th of 159 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Southern Asia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Southern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,979 kg/ha | 14,487 kg/ha | 7,508 kg/ha | Southern Asia |
| 1970s | 11,547 kg/ha | 14,741 kg/ha | 3,195 kg/ha | Southern Asia |
| 1980s | 13,847 kg/ha | 16,242 kg/ha | 2,395 kg/ha | Southern Asia |
| 1990s | 14,454 kg/ha | 23,429 kg/ha | 8,975 kg/ha | Southern Asia |
| 2000s | 39,451 kg/ha | 29,337 kg/ha | 10,115 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 55,218 kg/ha | 33,040 kg/ha | 22,178 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 61,326 kg/ha | 34,481 kg/ha | 26,845 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bananas — yield, South Africa or Southern Asia?
- South Africa, at 63,101 kg/ha against 36,830 kg/ha in Southern Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bananas — yield between South Africa and Southern Asia?
- 26,271 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Southern Asia?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Southern Asia rank globally for bananas — yield?
- South Africa ranks 7th and Southern Asia ranks 6th of 159 countries.
- 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.