Barley — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Barley — Gross Production Value was 971,278 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Barley — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for barley — gross production value in South Africa is 971,278 1000 SLC, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.4% on the previous year and up 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 1.48 million 1000 SLC in 2020 and was at its lowest, 68,826 1000 SLC, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 46th of 88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 89,420 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 157,634 1000 SLC | +76.3% |
| 1993 | 152,615 1000 SLC | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 195,800 1000 SLC | +28.3% |
| 1995 | 233,400 1000 SLC | +19.2% |
| 1996 | 142,208 1000 SLC | -39.1% |
| 1997 | 145,600 1000 SLC | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 161,370 1000 SLC | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 68,826 1000 SLC | -57.3% |
| 2000 | 113,912 1000 SLC | +65.5% |
| 2001 | 141,100 1000 SLC | +23.9% |
| 2002 | 220,524 1000 SLC | +56.3% |
| 2003 | 343,920 1000 SLC | +56.0% |
| 2004 | 248,270 1000 SLC | -27.8% |
| 2005 | 261,450 1000 SLC | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 371,936 1000 SLC | +42.3% |
| 2007 | 307,273 1000 SLC | -17.4% |
| 2008 | 441,600 1000 SLC | +43.7% |
| 2009 | 459,216 1000 SLC | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 389,164 1000 SLC | -15.3% |
| 2011 | 710,424 1000 SLC | +82.6% |
| 2012 | 744,702 1000 SLC | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 673,833 1000 SLC | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 798,488 1000 SLC | +18.5% |
| 2015 | 1.03 million 1000 SLC | +28.8% |
| 2016 | 1.19 million 1000 SLC | +15.7% |
| 2017 | 866,968 1000 SLC | -27.1% |
| 2018 | 1.43 million 1000 SLC | +65.3% |
| 2019 | 1.05 million 1000 SLC | -26.8% |
| 2020 | 1.48 million 1000 SLC | +41.1% |
| 2021 | 933,530 1000 SLC | -36.9% |
| 2022 | 1.37 million 1000 SLC | +46.4% |
| 2023 | 1.28 million 1000 SLC | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 971,278 1000 SLC | -24.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 149,653 1000 SLC | 68,826 1000 SLC | 233,400 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 290,920 1000 SLC | 113,912 1000 SLC | 459,216 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 888,356 1000 SLC | 389,164 1000 SLC | 1.43 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.21 million 1000 SLC | 933,530 1000 SLC | 1.48 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 43 China, mainland 1.18 million 1000 SLC compare
- 44 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.12 million 1000 SLC compare
- 45 Nepal 1.02 million 1000 SLC compare
- 47 Tajikistan 915,108 1000 SLC compare
- 48 Albania 764,576 1000 SLC compare
- 49 Brazil 589,380 1000 SLC compare
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)
- Agriculture share gdp 2.83 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 2.83 (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 971,278 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 1.48 million 1000 SLC in 2020.
- What is the lowest barley — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 68,826 1000 SLC in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for barley — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 88 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.6%. 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 (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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