Argentina vs South Africa: Potatoes — Yield
Potatoes — Yield over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37,951 kg/ha against 35,778 kg/ha in Argentina, a difference of 2,173 kg/ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Argentina's.
The two have swapped places 15 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 17th of 201 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,911 kg/ha | 9,390 kg/ha | 520.91 kg/ha | Argentina |
| 1970s | 13,415 kg/ha | 14,350 kg/ha | 934.61 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 19,477 kg/ha | 16,043 kg/ha | 3,434 kg/ha | Argentina |
| 1990s | 23,523 kg/ha | 24,642 kg/ha | 1,119 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 28,099 kg/ha | 33,038 kg/ha | 4,939 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 31,567 kg/ha | 35,578 kg/ha | 4,012 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 35,429 kg/ha | 37,451 kg/ha | 2,022 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — yield, Argentina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 37,951 kg/ha against 35,778 kg/ha in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — yield between Argentina and South Africa?
- 2,173 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for potatoes — yield?
- Argentina ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 17th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Potatoes — 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.