Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production, annual growth rate was 9.89 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
9.89 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 205.8%
World rank
21st
of 144 countries
All-time high
108.62 % change on previous year
in 2018
All-time low
-52.33 % change on previous year
in 1976
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024

-50050100196219932024

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded 9.89 % change on previous year for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is up 205.8% on the previous year and down 71.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 108.62 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -52.33 % change on previous year, in 1976.

South Africa ranks 21st of 144 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 27.14 % change on previous year —
1963 55.42 % change on previous year +104.2%
1964 -11.25 % change on previous year -120.3%
1965 41.02 % change on previous year -464.6%
1966 -17.09 % change on previous year -141.7%
1967 -13.17 % change on previous year -22.9%
1968 30.97 % change on previous year -335.0%
1969 45.05 % change on previous year +45.5%
1970 -18.76 % change on previous year -141.6%
1971 -6.64 % change on previous year -64.6%
1972 -15.37 % change on previous year +131.6%
1973 20.38 % change on previous year -232.6%
1974 80.5 % change on previous year +295.0%
1975 4.57 % change on previous year -94.3%
1976 -52.33 % change on previous year -1244.4%
1977 71.19 % change on previous year -236.0%
1978 33.48 % change on previous year -53.0%
1979 11.07 % change on previous year -66.9%
1980 18.17 % change on previous year +64.1%
1981 -9.42 % change on previous year -151.8%
1982 -32.13 % change on previous year +241.0%
1983 -21.08 % change on previous year -34.4%
1984 15.77 % change on previous year -174.8%
1985 31.95 % change on previous year +102.6%
1986 2.44 % change on previous year -92.4%
1987 20.28 % change on previous year +732.0%
1988 27.42 % change on previous year +35.2%
1989 -6.49 % change on previous year -123.7%
1990 -19.46 % change on previous year +200.0%
1991 -23.21 % change on previous year +19.3%
1992 -47.46 % change on previous year +104.5%
1993 -30.35 % change on previous year -36.1%
1994 78.71 % change on previous year -359.3%
1995 -5.48 % change on previous year -107.0%
1996 60.61 % change on previous year -1206.4%
1997 -32.86 % change on previous year -154.2%
1998 31.29 % change on previous year -195.2%
1999 24.72 % change on previous year -21.0%
2000 -40.02 % change on previous year -261.9%
2001 24.06 % change on previous year -160.1%
2002 -41.86 % change on previous year -274.0%
2003 -9.85 % change on previous year -76.5%
2004 52.39 % change on previous year -631.8%
2005 -20.49 % change on previous year -139.1%
2006 -22.25 % change on previous year +8.6%
2007 -19.27 % change on previous year -13.4%
2008 -5.72 % change on previous year -70.3%
2009 -9.74 % change on previous year +70.2%
2010 -5.82 % change on previous year -40.3%
2011 73.06 % change on previous year -1355.4%
2012 -23.69 % change on previous year -132.4%
2013 -39.82 % change on previous year +68.1%
2014 34.15 % change on previous year -185.8%
2015 72.52 % change on previous year +112.4%
2016 -36.95 % change on previous year -151.0%
2017 37.15 % change on previous year -200.5%
2018 108.62 % change on previous year +192.3%
2019 23.39 % change on previous year -78.5%
2020 -39.79 % change on previous year -270.1%
2021 -37.01 % change on previous year -7.0%
2022 0.6227 % change on previous year -101.7%
2023 3.24 % change on previous year +419.6%
2024 9.89 % change on previous year +205.8%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 9.89 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.0669 % change on previous year. (34 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 9.89 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.1191 % change on previous year. (36 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 19.76 % change on previous year -17.09 % change on previous year 55.42 % change on previous year 8
1970s 12.81 % change on previous year -52.33 % change on previous year 80.5 % change on previous year 10
1980s 4.69 % change on previous year -32.13 % change on previous year 31.95 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.65 % change on previous year -47.46 % change on previous year 78.71 % change on previous year 10
2000s -9.28 % change on previous year -41.86 % change on previous year 52.39 % change on previous year 10
2010s 24.26 % change on previous year -39.82 % change on previous year 108.62 % change on previous year 10
2020s -12.61 % change on previous year -39.79 % change on previous year 9.89 % change on previous year 5

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  4. 22 Mali 9.79 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production, annual growth rate in South Africa?
Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production, annual growth rate in South Africa was 9.89 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 108.62 % change on previous year in 2018.
What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -52.33 % change on previous year in 1976.
How does South Africa rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production, annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 21st out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.0%. 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 Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
174 places, 9,213 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.