Cereals, primary — Yield, annual growth rate in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Cereals, primary — Yield, annual growth rate was -18.27 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-18.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 413.3%
Rank
31st
of 31 groups
All-time high
124.34 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-51.15 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Cereals, primary — Yield, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1962–2024

-50050100196219932024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for cereals, primary — yield, annual growth rate in Southern Africa is -18.27 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 413.3% on the previous year and down 298.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cereals, primary — yield, annual growth rate in Southern Africa peaked at 124.34 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -51.15 % change on previous year, in 1992.

That places Southern Africa 31st out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cereals, primary — Yield, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Cereals, primary — Yield, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 5.12 % change on previous year
1963 -0.7343 % change on previous year -114.3%
1964 -18.44 % change on previous year +2411.0%
1965 -0.5598 % change on previous year -97.0%
1966 9.74 % change on previous year -1839.7%
1967 65.33 % change on previous year +570.7%
1968 -40.15 % change on previous year -161.5%
1969 2.71 % change on previous year -106.7%
1970 12.33 % change on previous year +355.5%
1971 27.13 % change on previous year +120.1%
1972 7.59 % change on previous year -72.0%
1973 -36.57 % change on previous year -582.1%
1974 84.45 % change on previous year -330.9%
1975 -13.27 % change on previous year -115.7%
1976 -13.64 % change on previous year +2.8%
1977 25.84 % change on previous year -289.4%
1978 7.04 % change on previous year -72.8%
1979 -14.02 % change on previous year -299.3%
1980 22.39 % change on previous year -259.7%
1981 32 % change on previous year +42.9%
1982 -36.56 % change on previous year -214.2%
1983 -41.23 % change on previous year +12.8%
1984 13.42 % change on previous year -132.5%
1985 42.62 % change on previous year +217.6%
1986 0.7045 % change on previous year -98.3%
1987 1.7 % change on previous year +141.7%
1988 1.16 % change on previous year -31.8%
1989 34.88 % change on previous year +2903.1%
1990 -16.8 % change on previous year -148.2%
1991 6.19 % change on previous year -136.8%
1992 -51.15 % change on previous year -926.3%
1993 124.34 % change on previous year -343.1%
1994 13.62 % change on previous year -89.0%
1995 -42.52 % change on previous year -412.2%
1996 67.77 % change on previous year -259.4%
1997 -6.56 % change on previous year -109.7%
1998 -2.76 % change on previous year -58.0%
1999 -2.44 % change on previous year -11.6%
2000 26.77 % change on previous year -1198.2%
2001 -12.05 % change on previous year -145.0%
2002 12.47 % change on previous year -203.5%
2003 -8.19 % change on previous year -165.7%
2004 9.23 % change on previous year -212.8%
2005 19.31 % change on previous year +109.1%
2006 -9.21 % change on previous year -147.7%
2007 -8.31 % change on previous year -9.8%
2008 45.08 % change on previous year -642.5%
2009 3.63 % change on previous year -91.9%
2010 -3.72 % change on previous year -202.3%
2011 -3.93 % change on previous year +5.6%
2012 5.24 % change on previous year -233.5%
2013 0.0304 % change on previous year -99.4%
2014 9.22 % change on previous year +30181.7%
2015 -25.07 % change on previous year -372.1%
2016 6.36 % change on previous year -125.4%
2017 46.21 % change on previous year +626.5%
2018 -16.15 % change on previous year -135.0%
2019 -1.12 % change on previous year -93.1%
2020 16.88 % change on previous year -1610.6%
2021 7.28 % change on previous year -56.9%
2022 -4.29 % change on previous year -158.9%
2023 5.83 % change on previous year -235.9%
2024 -18.27 % change on previous year -413.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.88 % change on previous year -40.15 % change on previous year 65.33 % change on previous year 8
1970s 8.69 % change on previous year -36.57 % change on previous year 84.45 % change on previous year 10
1980s 7.11 % change on previous year -41.23 % change on previous year 42.62 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.97 % change on previous year -51.15 % change on previous year 124.34 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.87 % change on previous year -12.05 % change on previous year 45.08 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.71 % change on previous year -25.07 % change on previous year 46.21 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.49 % change on previous year -18.27 % change on previous year 16.88 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 28 Finland 9.35 % change on previous year compare
  2. 29 Belgium-Luxembourg 8.22 % change on previous year compare
  3. 30 Denmark 7.49 % change on previous year compare
  4. 31 New Zealand 7.22 % change on previous year compare
  5. 32 Sri Lanka 6.92 % change on previous year compare
  6. 33 Nicaragua 6.63 % change on previous year compare
  7. 34 Canada 5.81 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is cereals, primary — yield, annual growth rate in Southern Africa?
Cereals, primary — yield, annual growth rate in Southern Africa was -18.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest cereals, primary — yield, annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 124.34 % change on previous year in 1993.
What is the lowest cereals, primary — yield, annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -51.15 % change on previous year in 1992.
How does Southern Africa rank for cereals, primary — yield, annual growth rate?
Southern Africa ranks 31st out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is cereals, primary — yield, annual growth rate rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 298.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cereals, primary — Yield, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Cereals, primary — Yield. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Cereals, primary — Yield, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
226 places, 12,619 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Cereals, primary — Yield. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.