Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks, annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks, annual growth rate was -0.6239 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.6239 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 5,953.2%
World rank
127th
of 207 countries
All-time high
7.86 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-16.43 % change on previous year
in 1966
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024

-15-10-50510196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, cattle and buffaloes — stocks, annual growth rate in South Africa stood at -0.6239 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5,953.2% on the previous year and down 259.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cattle and buffaloes — stocks, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 7.86 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -16.43 % change on previous year, in 1966.

South Africa ranks 127th of 207 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.

Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 0.5827 % change on previous year
1963 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1964 0 % change on previous year
1965 -0.7937 % change on previous year
1966 -16.43 % change on previous year +1970.5%
1967 0.8846 % change on previous year -105.4%
1968 1.51 % change on previous year +71.0%
1969 2.89 % change on previous year +91.3%
1970 2.66 % change on previous year -8.1%
1971 -0.5814 % change on previous year -121.9%
1972 2.37 % change on previous year -506.8%
1973 3.48 % change on previous year +47.1%
1974 3.36 % change on previous year -3.4%
1975 3.25 % change on previous year -3.3%
1976 0.5827 % change on previous year -82.1%
1977 2.24 % change on previous year +284.2%
1978 0.5743 % change on previous year -74.4%
1979 7.86 % change on previous year +1268.1%
1980 -4.18 % change on previous year -153.2%
1981 -4.97 % change on previous year +19.0%
1982 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1983 1.55 % change on previous year
1984 -1.53 % change on previous year -198.5%
1985 -6.98 % change on previous year +357.0%
1986 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1987 1.67 % change on previous year
1988 1.64 % change on previous year -1.6%
1989 3.23 % change on previous year +96.8%
1990 3.91 % change on previous year +21.1%
1991 1.5 % change on previous year -61.5%
1992 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1993 -2.96 % change on previous year
1994 -4.58 % change on previous year +54.6%
1995 0.8 % change on previous year -117.5%
1996 3.17 % change on previous year +296.8%
1997 3.08 % change on previous year -3.1%
1998 2.24 % change on previous year -27.2%
1999 0.7299 % change on previous year -67.4%
2000 -1.45 % change on previous year -298.6%
2001 -0.7353 % change on previous year -49.3%
2002 1 % change on previous year -236.0%
2003 -0.7114 % change on previous year -171.1%
2004 -0.1921 % change on previous year -73.0%
2005 2.06 % change on previous year -1171.3%
2006 -1.87 % change on previous year -190.9%
2007 2.8 % change on previous year -249.9%
2008 -0.3307 % change on previous year -111.8%
2009 -0.7515 % change on previous year +127.3%
2010 -0.2195 % change on previous year -70.8%
2011 -0.311 % change on previous year +41.7%
2012 1.46 % change on previous year -568.9%
2013 -0.1923 % change on previous year -113.2%
2014 0.3903 % change on previous year -303.0%
2015 -1.59 % change on previous year -506.4%
2016 -2.15 % change on previous year +35.5%
2017 -3.33 % change on previous year +55.2%
2018 -1.27 % change on previous year -62.1%
2019 -1.57 % change on previous year +24.1%
2020 -2.31 % change on previous year +47.2%
2021 -0.5326 % change on previous year -77.0%
2022 -0.2886 % change on previous year -45.8%
2023 0.0107 % change on previous year -103.7%
2024 -0.6239 % change on previous year -5953.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -1.42 % change on previous year -16.43 % change on previous year 2.89 % change on previous year 8
1970s 2.58 % change on previous year -0.5814 % change on previous year 7.86 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.9572 % change on previous year -6.98 % change on previous year 3.23 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.7887 % change on previous year -4.58 % change on previous year 3.91 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.018 % change on previous year -1.87 % change on previous year 2.8 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.878 % change on previous year -3.33 % change on previous year 1.46 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.7492 % change on previous year -2.31 % change on previous year 0.0107 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 124 Peru -0.5793 % change on previous year compare
  2. 125 Jamaica -0.5977 % change on previous year compare
  3. 126 Chile -0.6199 % change on previous year compare
  4. 128 Russian Federation -0.6642 % change on previous year compare
  5. 129 China, Taiwan Province of -0.7801 % change on previous year compare
  6. 130 Austria -0.8412 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is cattle and buffaloes — stocks, annual growth rate in South Africa?
Cattle and buffaloes — stocks, annual growth rate in South Africa was -0.6239 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest cattle and buffaloes — stocks, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 7.86 % change on previous year in 1979.
What is the lowest cattle and buffaloes — stocks, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -16.43 % change on previous year in 1966.
How does South Africa rank for cattle and buffaloes — stocks, annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 127th out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
Is cattle and buffaloes — stocks, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 259.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
238 places, 13,590 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.