Barley — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Barley — Gross Production Value was 1.13 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.13 million 1000 SLC
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
38th
of 85 countries
All-time high
1.78 million 1000 SLC
in 2020
All-time low
60,627 1000 SLC
in 1969
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Barley — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.13 million 1000 SLC for barley — gross production value in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 1.78 million 1000 SLC in 2020 and was at its lowest, 60,627 1000 SLC, in 1969.
South Africa ranks 38th of 85 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.
Barley — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 109,128 1000 SLC | — |
| 1962 | 130,347 1000 SLC | +19.4% |
| 1963 | 112,159 1000 SLC | -14.0% |
| 1964 | 142,473 1000 SLC | +27.0% |
| 1965 | 106,097 1000 SLC | -25.5% |
| 1966 | 115,191 1000 SLC | +8.6% |
| 1967 | 154,598 1000 SLC | +34.2% |
| 1968 | 112,159 1000 SLC | -27.5% |
| 1969 | 60,627 1000 SLC | -45.9% |
| 1970 | 100,034 1000 SLC | +65.0% |
| 1971 | 97,003 1000 SLC | -3.0% |
| 1972 | 100,034 1000 SLC | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 97,003 1000 SLC | -3.0% |
| 1974 | 190,974 1000 SLC | +96.9% |
| 1975 | 209,162 1000 SLC | +9.5% |
| 1976 | 221,287 1000 SLC | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 321,321 1000 SLC | +45.2% |
| 1978 | 409,230 1000 SLC | +27.4% |
| 1979 | 427,418 1000 SLC | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 181,880 1000 SLC | -57.4% |
| 1981 | 321,321 1000 SLC | +76.7% |
| 1982 | 333,447 1000 SLC | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 466,825 1000 SLC | +40.0% |
| 1984 | 524,421 1000 SLC | +12.3% |
| 1985 | 776,021 1000 SLC | +48.0% |
| 1986 | 603,235 1000 SLC | -22.3% |
| 1987 | 848,773 1000 SLC | +40.7% |
| 1988 | 381,948 1000 SLC | -55.0% |
| 1989 | 806,335 1000 SLC | +111.1% |
| 1990 | 794,209 1000 SLC | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 515,327 1000 SLC | -35.1% |
| 1992 | 815,429 1000 SLC | +58.2% |
| 1993 | 706,301 1000 SLC | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 833,617 1000 SLC | +18.0% |
| 1995 | 909,400 1000 SLC | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 533,515 1000 SLC | -41.3% |
| 1997 | 551,703 1000 SLC | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 652,222 1000 SLC | +18.2% |
| 1999 | 275,245 1000 SLC | -57.8% |
| 2000 | 431,632 1000 SLC | +56.8% |
| 2001 | 427,721 1000 SLC | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 557,068 1000 SLC | +30.2% |
| 2003 | 727,520 1000 SLC | +30.6% |
| 2004 | 560,797 1000 SLC | -22.9% |
| 2005 | 682,050 1000 SLC | +21.6% |
| 2006 | 715,395 1000 SLC | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 674,472 1000 SLC | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 582,016 1000 SLC | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 654,768 1000 SLC | +12.5% |
| 2010 | 588,079 1000 SLC | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 945,776 1000 SLC | +60.8% |
| 2012 | 903,337 1000 SLC | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 810,882 1000 SLC | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 915,463 1000 SLC | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 1.01 million 1000 SLC | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 1.08 million 1000 SLC | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 930,619 1000 SLC | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 1.28 million 1000 SLC | +37.3% |
| 2019 | 1.05 million 1000 SLC | -18.1% |
| 2020 | 1.78 million 1000 SLC | +70.4% |
| 2021 | 1.01 million 1000 SLC | -43.2% |
| 2022 | 915,463 1000 SLC | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 1.14 million 1000 SLC | +24.8% |
| 2024 | 1.13 million 1000 SLC | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 115,864 1000 SLC | 60,627 1000 SLC | 154,598 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 1970s | 217,347 1000 SLC | 97,003 1000 SLC | 427,418 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1980s | 524,421 1000 SLC | 181,880 1000 SLC | 848,773 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1990s | 658,697 1000 SLC | 275,245 1000 SLC | 909,400 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 601,344 1000 SLC | 427,721 1000 SLC | 727,520 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 950,020 1000 SLC | 588,079 1000 SLC | 1.28 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.20 million 1000 SLC | 915,463 1000 SLC | 1.78 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
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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 barley — gross production value in South Africa?
- Barley — gross production value in South Africa was 1.13 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest barley — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.78 million 1000 SLC in 2020.
- What is the lowest barley — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,627 1000 SLC in 1969.
- How does South Africa rank for barley — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 38th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.8%. 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 Barley — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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