New Zealand vs South Africa: Fruit Primary — Yield
Fruit Primary — Yield over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 24,932 kg/ha against 23,374 kg/ha in New Zealand, a difference of 1,558 kg/ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times New Zealand's.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was New Zealand ahead.
New Zealand ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 14th of 252 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,764 kg/ha | 11,297 kg/ha | 8,467 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 1970s | 18,034 kg/ha | 11,746 kg/ha | 6,288 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 1980s | 14,250 kg/ha | 14,775 kg/ha | 524.75 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 20,438 kg/ha | 16,001 kg/ha | 4,437 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 18,867 kg/ha | 19,206 kg/ha | 338.67 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 20,016 kg/ha | 22,640 kg/ha | 2,624 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 24,482 kg/ha | 24,300 kg/ha | 181.5 kg/ha | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fruit primary — yield, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 24,932 kg/ha against 23,374 kg/ha in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in fruit primary — yield between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 1,558 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for fruit primary — yield?
- New Zealand ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 14th of 252 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Fruit Primary — 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.