Asparagus — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Asparagus — Gross Production Value was 51,078 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Asparagus — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1986–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asparagus — gross production value in South Africa is 51,078 1000 SLC, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 157.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asparagus — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 435,384 1000 SLC in 1987 and was at its lowest, 14,358 1000 SLC, in 2021.
South Africa ranks 15th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asparagus — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 366,588 1000 SLC | — |
| 1987 | 435,384 1000 SLC | +18.8% |
| 1988 | 346,303 1000 SLC | -20.5% |
| 1989 | 380,274 1000 SLC | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 269,870 1000 SLC | -29.0% |
| 1991 | 316,243 1000 SLC | +17.2% |
| 1992 | 239,015 1000 SLC | -24.4% |
| 1993 | 301,152 1000 SLC | +26.0% |
| 1994 | 335,550 1000 SLC | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 339,583 1000 SLC | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 293,393 1000 SLC | -13.6% |
| 1997 | 377,647 1000 SLC | +28.7% |
| 1998 | 316,976 1000 SLC | -16.1% |
| 1999 | 337,566 1000 SLC | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 388,583 1000 SLC | +15.1% |
| 2001 | 220,014 1000 SLC | -43.4% |
| 2002 | 193,131 1000 SLC | -12.2% |
| 2003 | 157,877 1000 SLC | -18.3% |
| 2004 | 159,282 1000 SLC | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 120,485 1000 SLC | -24.4% |
| 2006 | 63,786 1000 SLC | -47.1% |
| 2007 | 55,416 1000 SLC | -13.1% |
| 2008 | 48,939 1000 SLC | -11.7% |
| 2009 | 38,003 1000 SLC | -22.3% |
| 2010 | 33,237 1000 SLC | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 31,649 1000 SLC | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 28,899 1000 SLC | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 29,877 1000 SLC | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 19,857 1000 SLC | -33.5% |
| 2015 | 16,191 1000 SLC | -18.5% |
| 2016 | 15,580 1000 SLC | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 19,551 1000 SLC | +25.5% |
| 2018 | 19,857 1000 SLC | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 20,162 1000 SLC | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 15,030 1000 SLC | -25.5% |
| 2021 | 14,358 1000 SLC | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 18,757 1000 SLC | +30.6% |
| 2023 | 49,367 1000 SLC | +163.2% |
| 2024 | 51,078 1000 SLC | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 382,137 1000 SLC | 346,303 1000 SLC | 435,384 1000 SLC | 4 |
| 1990s | 312,700 1000 SLC | 239,015 1000 SLC | 377,647 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 144,552 1000 SLC | 38,003 1000 SLC | 388,583 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,486 1000 SLC | 15,580 1000 SLC | 33,237 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,718 1000 SLC | 14,358 1000 SLC | 51,078 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asparagus — gross production value in South Africa?
- Asparagus — gross production value in South Africa was 51,078 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest asparagus — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 435,384 1000 SLC in 1987.
- What is the lowest asparagus — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,358 1000 SLC in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for asparagus — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 15th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is asparagus — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Asparagus — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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