South Africa vs Southern Asia: Potatoes — Yield
Potatoes — Yield over time
- South Africa
- Southern Asia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37,951 kg/ha against 23,912 kg/ha in Southern Asia, a difference of 14,039 kg/ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Southern Asia's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 17th and Southern Asia ranks 14th of 201 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Southern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,390 kg/ha | 7,867 kg/ha | 1,523 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1970s | 14,350 kg/ha | 10,093 kg/ha | 4,256 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 16,043 kg/ha | 13,275 kg/ha | 2,767 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 24,642 kg/ha | 15,595 kg/ha | 9,048 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 33,038 kg/ha | 17,733 kg/ha | 15,305 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 35,578 kg/ha | 21,627 kg/ha | 13,951 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 37,451 kg/ha | 23,822 kg/ha | 13,628 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — yield, South Africa or Southern Asia?
- South Africa, at 37,951 kg/ha against 23,912 kg/ha in Southern Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — yield between South Africa and Southern Asia?
- 14,039 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 potatoes — yield?
- South Africa ranks 17th and Southern Asia ranks 14th 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.