Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual in South Africa
South Africa: Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual was 7.11 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.11 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 57.2%
World rank
117th
of 204 countries
All-time high
50.69 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-20.16 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current us$), annual in South Africa stood at 7.11 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 57.2% on the previous year and up 261.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current us$), annual in South Africa peaked at 50.69 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -20.16 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places South Africa 117th out of 204 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -73.7% |
| 1963 | 9.08 % change on previous year | +298.1% |
| 1964 | -4.67 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
| 1965 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -234.4% |
| 1966 | 12.68 % change on previous year | +102.0% |
| 1967 | 22.76 % change on previous year | +79.5% |
| 1968 | -9.06 % change on previous year | -139.8% |
| 1969 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -155.6% |
| 1970 | -5.02 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 1971 | 19.71 % change on previous year | -492.8% |
| 1972 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 1973 | 30.54 % change on previous year | +804.5% |
| 1974 | 50.69 % change on previous year | +66.0% |
| 1975 | -8.57 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 1976 | -15.68 % change on previous year | +82.9% |
| 1977 | 15.28 % change on previous year | -197.4% |
| 1978 | 9.2 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 1979 | 9.45 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 50.42 % change on previous year | +433.3% |
| 1981 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -86.8% |
| 1982 | -20.16 % change on previous year | -402.2% |
| 1983 | -12.98 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 1984 | -4.45 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1985 | -17.75 % change on previous year | +299.2% |
| 1986 | 9.4 % change on previous year | -153.0% |
| 1987 | 47.77 % change on previous year | +408.3% |
| 1988 | 11.01 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 1989 | -4.12 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 1990 | 0.155 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 1991 | 6.31 % change on previous year | +3970.4% |
| 1992 | -8.56 % change on previous year | -235.7% |
| 1993 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 1994 | 14.44 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 1995 | -7.01 % change on previous year | -148.6% |
| 1996 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -157.5% |
| 1997 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -126.0% |
| 1998 | -15.89 % change on previous year | +1416.9% |
| 1999 | -7.09 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2000 | -8 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2001 | -4.01 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2002 | 0.2148 % change on previous year | -105.4% |
| 2003 | 36.99 % change on previous year | +17121.7% |
| 2004 | 17.99 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2005 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 2006 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -246.4% |
| 2007 | 25.91 % change on previous year | +647.3% |
| 2008 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 2009 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -174.4% |
| 2010 | 11.18 % change on previous year | -513.3% |
| 2011 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2012 | -8.31 % change on previous year | -228.7% |
| 2013 | -10.04 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 2014 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -148.8% |
| 2015 | -4.42 % change on previous year | -190.1% |
| 2016 | 0.8591 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 2017 | 21.77 % change on previous year | +2434.0% |
| 2018 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 2019 | -17.12 % change on previous year | +364.2% |
| 2020 | 14.78 % change on previous year | -186.3% |
| 2021 | 18.44 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2022 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 2023 | -8.95 % change on previous year | -409.8% |
| 2024 | 16.62 % change on previous year | -285.6% |
| 2025 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.9 % change on previous year | -9.06 % change on previous year | 22.76 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.9 % change on previous year | -15.68 % change on previous year | 50.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.58 % change on previous year | -20.16 % change on previous year | 50.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5808 % change on previous year | -15.89 % change on previous year | 14.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.11 % change on previous year | -8 % change on previous year | 36.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1592 % change on previous year | -17.12 % change on previous year | 21.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.48 % change on previous year | -8.95 % change on previous year | 18.44 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 114 Portugal 7.28 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Tonga 7.27 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Thailand 7.21 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Netherlands 6.75 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 6.48 % change on previous year compare
- 120 United Arab Emirates 6.43 % change on previous year compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 36.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current us$), annual in South Africa?
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current us$), annual in South Africa was 7.11 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current us$), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 50.69 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current us$), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.16 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does South Africa rank for agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current us$), annual?
- South Africa ranks 117th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current us$), annual rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 261.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.