South Africa vs Thailand: Rice — Yield
Rice — Yield over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 2,983 kg/ha against 2,912 kg/ha in South Africa, a difference of 71 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 105th and Thailand ranks 102nd of 155 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Thailand in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,510 kg/ha | 1,788 kg/ha | 278.13 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 1970s | 2,154 kg/ha | 1,858 kg/ha | 295.77 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 2,308 kg/ha | 2,019 kg/ha | 288.75 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 2,175 kg/ha | 2,281 kg/ha | 106.01 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 2000s | 2,428 kg/ha | 2,900 kg/ha | 472.03 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 2010s | 2,704 kg/ha | 3,036 kg/ha | 332.29 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 2020s | 2,874 kg/ha | 2,950 kg/ha | 76.46 kg/ha | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rice — yield, South Africa or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 2,983 kg/ha against 2,912 kg/ha in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rice — yield between South Africa and Thailand?
- 71 kg/ha, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for rice — yield?
- South Africa ranks 105th and Thailand ranks 102nd of 155 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Rice — 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.