How does South Africa rank for food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per?

South Africa ranks 75th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.

Is food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$), per in South Africa

Name: Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$), per in South Africa
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South Africa: Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$), per was 0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 8.8%

World rank

75th

of 140 countries

All-time high

0.0006 1000 USD per US$ of GDP

in 1961

All-time low

0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP

in 2011

Years of data

1961–2024

Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$), per in South Africa, 1961–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 USD per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP for food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per in 2024.

That represents a change of down 8.8% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per in South Africa peaked at 0.0006 1000 USD per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP, in 2011.

That places South Africa 75th out of 140 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$), per in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 USD per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0.0006 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0.0006 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-4.6%
1963	0.0006 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
1964	0.0005 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-12.8%
1965	0.0005 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
1966	0.0005 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1967	0.0005 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+10.2%
1968	0.0004 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-18.4%
1969	0.0004 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-6.6%
1970	0.0004 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-11.6%
1971	0.0004 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+3.2%
1972	0.0004 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+2.1%
1973	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-36.9%
1974	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1975	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
1976	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+4.5%
1977	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-5.1%
1978	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-7.8%
1979	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-19.2%
1980	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-26.0%
1981	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+5.8%
1982	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-0.6%
1983	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-21.6%
1984	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+22.7%
1985	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+38.8%
1986	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-12.6%
1987	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-19.1%
1988	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-5.5%
1989	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+0.9%
1990	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-15.6%
1991	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1992	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-22.0%
1993	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+12.9%
1994	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-0.8%
1995	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-20.6%
1996	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+23.5%
1997	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+3.3%
1998	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
1999	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+9.0%
2000	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+5.4%
2001	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+6.9%
2002	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+11.7%
2003	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-34.3%
2004	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-21.3%
2005	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-6.3%
2006	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
2007	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-6.3%
2008	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+19.3%
2009	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-5.5%
2010	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-18.9%
2011	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
2012	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+9.3%
2013	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+14.9%
2014	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+10.9%
2015	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+7.9%
2016	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
2017	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-5.2%
2018	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-7.1%
2019	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+4.0%
2020	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+23.4%
2021	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-17.6%
2022	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+4.7%
2023	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	+6.3%
2024	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	-8.8%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0005 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0004 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0006 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0.0003 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0004 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0002 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP	5

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More agriculture & rural data for South Africa

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)
Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per in South Africa?: Food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per in South Africa was 0.0001 1000 USD per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0.0006 1000 USD per US$ of GDP in 1961.
What is the lowest food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per?: South Africa ranks 75th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
Is food — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand us$), per rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. 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 Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$), per unit of GDP
Unit: 1000 USD per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 141 places, 7,599 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 24 September 2026