Barley — Gross Production Value in South Africa

South Africa: Barley — Gross Production Value was 971,278 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
971,278 1000 SLC
Change on year
down 24.4%
World rank
46th
of 88 countries
All-time high
1.48 million 1000 SLC
in 2020
All-time low
68,826 1000 SLC
in 1999
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Barley — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024

0500.0k1.0M1.5M1991200720241991: 89.4k 1000 SLC1992: 157.6k 1000 SLC1993: 152.6k 1000 SLC1994: 195.8k 1000 SLC1995: 233.4k 1000 SLC1996: 142.2k 1000 SLC1997: 145.6k 1000 SLC1998: 161.4k 1000 SLC1999: 68.8k 1000 SLC2000: 113.9k 1000 SLC2001: 141.1k 1000 SLC2002: 220.5k 1000 SLC2003: 343.9k 1000 SLC2004: 248.3k 1000 SLC2005: 261.4k 1000 SLC2006: 371.9k 1000 SLC2007: 307.3k 1000 SLC2008: 441.6k 1000 SLC2009: 459.2k 1000 SLC2010: 389.2k 1000 SLC2011: 710.4k 1000 SLC2012: 744.7k 1000 SLC2013: 673.8k 1000 SLC2014: 798.5k 1000 SLC2015: 1.0M 1000 SLC2016: 1.2M 1000 SLC2017: 867.0k 1000 SLC2018: 1.4M 1000 SLC2019: 1.0M 1000 SLC2020: 1.5M 1000 SLC2021: 933.5k 1000 SLC2022: 1.4M 1000 SLC2023: 1.3M 1000 SLC2024: 971.3k 1000 SLC

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

Annual values for Barley — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC) in South Africa, 1991 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 43 China, mainland 1.18 million 1000 SLC compare
  2. 44 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.12 million 1000 SLC compare
  3. 45 Nepal 1.02 million 1000 SLC compare
  4. 47 Tajikistan 915,108 1000 SLC compare
  5. 48 Albania 764,576 1000 SLC compare
  6. 49 Brazil 589,380 1000 SLC compare

See the full ranking of 94 places →

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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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Indicator
Barley — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC)
Unit
1000 SLC
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
94 places, 2,921 data points, 1991–2024
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