Change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate was -20.01 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -20.01 % change on previous year for change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 370.6% on the previous year and down 194.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 128.66 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -52.43 % change on previous year, in 1992.
South Africa ranks 176th of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 3.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 1964 | -18.98 % change on previous year | +1437.4% |
| 1965 | -0.2736 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 1966 | 10.86 % change on previous year | -4070.9% |
| 1967 | 70.78 % change on previous year | +551.6% |
| 1968 | -41.7 % change on previous year | -158.9% |
| 1969 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 1970 | 14.01 % change on previous year | +301.7% |
| 1971 | 26.22 % change on previous year | +87.1% |
| 1972 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 1973 | -36.79 % change on previous year | -676.0% |
| 1974 | 86.18 % change on previous year | -334.3% |
| 1975 | -13.4 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 1976 | -14.34 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 25.91 % change on previous year | -280.7% |
| 1978 | 7.09 % change on previous year | -72.6% |
| 1979 | -14.21 % change on previous year | -300.4% |
| 1980 | 25.33 % change on previous year | -278.3% |
| 1981 | 32.87 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 1982 | -38.07 % change on previous year | -215.8% |
| 1983 | -42.15 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 1984 | 12.88 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 1985 | 45.39 % change on previous year | +252.3% |
| 1986 | 0.8567 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 1987 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +188.6% |
| 1988 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 36.52 % change on previous year | +1289.7% |
| 1990 | -17.73 % change on previous year | -148.6% |
| 1991 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 1992 | -52.43 % change on previous year | -1004.7% |
| 1993 | 128.66 % change on previous year | -345.4% |
| 1994 | 19.67 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 1995 | -45.1 % change on previous year | -329.3% |
| 1996 | 75.47 % change on previous year | -267.3% |
| 1997 | -8.77 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 1998 | -3.97 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 1999 | 0.4446 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 2000 | 26.22 % change on previous year | +5796.5% |
| 2001 | -12.36 % change on previous year | -147.1% |
| 2002 | 14.38 % change on previous year | -216.3% |
| 2003 | -8.5 % change on previous year | -159.2% |
| 2004 | 9.5 % change on previous year | -211.8% |
| 2005 | 19.14 % change on previous year | +101.4% |
| 2006 | -5.09 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
| 2007 | -11.17 % change on previous year | +119.2% |
| 2008 | 45.62 % change on previous year | -508.6% |
| 2009 | 8.42 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 2010 | -5.79 % change on previous year | -168.7% |
| 2011 | -3.21 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 2012 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -275.4% |
| 2013 | -4.72 % change on previous year | -183.8% |
| 2014 | 21.19 % change on previous year | -548.4% |
| 2015 | -31.66 % change on previous year | -249.4% |
| 2016 | 8.2 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 2017 | 47.16 % change on previous year | +474.9% |
| 2018 | -12.75 % change on previous year | -127.0% |
| 2019 | -11.83 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 24.85 % change on previous year | -310.1% |
| 2021 | 7.28 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
| 2022 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -145.9% |
| 2023 | 7.39 % change on previous year | -321.5% |
| 2024 | -20.01 % change on previous year | -370.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -20.01 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.05 % change on previous year, 400.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +5796.5% | 0.4446 % change on previous year | 26.22 % change on previous year |
| 1966 | +4070.9% | -0.2736 % change on previous year | 10.86 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.36 % change on previous year | -41.7 % change on previous year | 70.78 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 8.71 % change on previous year | -36.79 % change on previous year | 86.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.87 % change on previous year | -42.15 % change on previous year | 45.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.2 % change on previous year | -52.43 % change on previous year | 128.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.62 % change on previous year | -12.36 % change on previous year | 45.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.22 % change on previous year | -31.66 % change on previous year | 47.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.24 % change on previous year | -20.01 % change on previous year | 24.85 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 173 Iceland -18.84 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Belgium -19.21 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Switzerland -19.67 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Montenegro -21.22 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Somalia -24.25 % change on previous year compare
- 179 USSR -24.63 % change on previous year compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1917 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate in South Africa was -20.01 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 128.66 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -52.43 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does South Africa rank for change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 176th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 194.4%. 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 Change of cereal yield vs land used, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Change of cereal yield vs land used. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Change of cereal yield vs land used Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Change of cereal yield vs land used. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.