Bananas — Area harvested in South Africa
South Africa: Bananas — Area harvested was 6,829 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Bananas — Area harvested in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bananas — area harvested in South Africa is 6,829 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bananas — area harvested in South Africa peaked at 19,000 ha in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4,771 ha, in 1968.
South Africa ranks 79th of 182 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Bananas — Area harvested in South Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,452 ha | — |
| 1962 | 7,623 ha | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 6,647 ha | -12.8% |
| 1964 | 6,638 ha | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 7,314 ha | +10.2% |
| 1966 | 7,143 ha | -2.3% |
| 1967 | 8,017 ha | +12.2% |
| 1968 | 4,771 ha | -40.5% |
| 1969 | 5,310 ha | +11.3% |
| 1970 | 5,500 ha | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 7,000 ha | +27.3% |
| 1972 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 8,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 9,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 8,500 ha | -5.6% |
| 1976 | 8,000 ha | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 8,500 ha | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 8,200 ha | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 9,300 ha | +13.4% |
| 1981 | 9,600 ha | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 9,500 ha | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 9,200 ha | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 9,900 ha | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 10,800 ha | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 11,100 ha | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 12,100 ha | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 13,800 ha | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 14,100 ha | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 14,100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 14,700 ha | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 15,200 ha | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 12,100 ha | -20.4% |
| 1994 | 11,500 ha | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 12,000 ha | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 13,000 ha | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 15,000 ha | +15.4% |
| 1998 | 16,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 18,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 17,577 ha | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 19,000 ha | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 11,000 ha | -42.1% |
| 2003 | 9,000 ha | -18.2% |
| 2004 | 8,000 ha | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 6,962 ha | -13.0% |
| 2006 | 6,900 ha | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 7,000 ha | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 7,950 ha | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 7,500 ha | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 7,852 ha | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 7,500 ha | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 7,600 ha | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 7,600 ha | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 8,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 7,634 ha | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 5,442 ha | -28.7% |
| 2017 | 5,852 ha | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 7,724 ha | +32.0% |
| 2019 | 7,192 ha | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 5,541 ha | -23.0% |
| 2021 | 5,740 ha | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 8,146 ha | +41.9% |
| 2023 | 6,875 ha | -15.6% |
| 2024 | 6,829 ha | -0.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 6,829 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,574 ha, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 6,829 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,390 ha, 55% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,768 ha | 4,771 ha | 8,017 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,770 ha | 5,500 ha | 9,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,940 ha | 9,200 ha | 14,100 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,160 ha | 11,500 ha | 18,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,089 ha | 6,900 ha | 19,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,240 ha | 5,442 ha | 8,000 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,626 ha | 5,541 ha | 8,146 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 76 Paraguay 7,825 ha compare
- 77 Martinique 6,980 ha compare
- 78 Panama 6,955 ha compare
- 80 Equatorial Guinea 6,574 ha compare
- 80 Equatorial Guinea 6,574 ha compare
- 82 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 6,064 ha compare
- 82 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 6,064 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1917 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bananas — area harvested in South Africa?
- Bananas — area harvested in South Africa was 6,829 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest bananas — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 19,000 ha in 2001.
- What is the lowest bananas — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,771 ha in 1968.
- How does South Africa rank for bananas — area harvested?
- South Africa ranks 79th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is bananas — area harvested rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Bananas — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.