South Africa vs World: Potatoes — Yield
Potatoes — Yield over time
- South Africa
- World
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37,951 kg/ha against 22,864 kg/ha in World, a difference of 15,087 kg/ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times World's.
The two have swapped places 13 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was World ahead.
South Africa ranks 17th and World ranks 15th of 201 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 5 and World in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,390 kg/ha | 12,939 kg/ha | 3,549 kg/ha | World |
| 1970s | 14,350 kg/ha | 14,418 kg/ha | 68.29 kg/ha | World |
| 1980s | 16,043 kg/ha | 14,777 kg/ha | 1,266 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 24,642 kg/ha | 15,461 kg/ha | 9,181 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 33,038 kg/ha | 16,980 kg/ha | 16,059 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 35,578 kg/ha | 20,226 kg/ha | 15,352 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 37,451 kg/ha | 22,379 kg/ha | 15,072 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — yield, South Africa or World?
- South Africa, at 37,951 kg/ha against 22,864 kg/ha in World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — yield between South Africa and World?
- 15,087 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and World?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and World rank globally for potatoes — yield?
- South Africa ranks 17th and World ranks 15th 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.