Asia vs South Africa: Potatoes — Yield
Potatoes — Yield over time
- Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37,951 kg/ha against 22,222 kg/ha in Asia, a difference of 15,729 kg/ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times Asia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Asia ahead.
Asia ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 17th of 30 groups.
Across the 7 decades both report, Asia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,680 kg/ha | 9,390 kg/ha | 289.72 kg/ha | Asia |
| 1970s | 11,970 kg/ha | 14,350 kg/ha | 2,380 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 12,616 kg/ha | 16,043 kg/ha | 3,426 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 14,600 kg/ha | 24,642 kg/ha | 10,042 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 16,096 kg/ha | 33,038 kg/ha | 16,942 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 19,390 kg/ha | 35,578 kg/ha | 16,188 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 21,847 kg/ha | 37,451 kg/ha | 15,603 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — yield, Asia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 37,951 kg/ha against 22,222 kg/ha in Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — yield between Asia and South Africa?
- 15,729 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 potatoes — yield?
- Asia ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 17th of 30 groups.
- 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.