Food — Gross Production Value in South Africa

South Africa: Food — Gross Production Value was 463.44 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
463.44 million 1000 SLC
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
55th
of 169 countries
All-time high
463.44 million 1000 SLC
in 2024
All-time low
22.55 million 1000 SLC
in 1992
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Food — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M500.0M1991200720241991: 22.6M 1000 SLC1992: 22.5M 1000 SLC1993: 27.2M 1000 SLC1994: 32.2M 1000 SLC1995: 32.1M 1000 SLC1996: 39.6M 1000 SLC1997: 45.5M 1000 SLC1998: 44.6M 1000 SLC1999: 48.4M 1000 SLC2000: 49.9M 1000 SLC2001: 59.0M 1000 SLC2002: 74.6M 1000 SLC2003: 74.0M 1000 SLC2004: 76.0M 1000 SLC2005: 77.1M 1000 SLC2006: 85.3M 1000 SLC2007: 106.9M 1000 SLC2008: 138.1M 1000 SLC2009: 139.8M 1000 SLC2010: 144.0M 1000 SLC2011: 162.5M 1000 SLC2012: 186.7M 1000 SLC2013: 211.1M 1000 SLC2014: 240.0M 1000 SLC2015: 234.2M 1000 SLC2016: 249.5M 1000 SLC2017: 277.5M 1000 SLC2018: 291.1M 1000 SLC2019: 300.0M 1000 SLC2020: 339.4M 1000 SLC2021: 365.1M 1000 SLC2022: 420.6M 1000 SLC2023: 450.7M 1000 SLC2024: 463.4M 1000 SLC

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.

Analysis

The most recent figure for food — gross production value in South Africa is 463.44 million 1000 SLC, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 93.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 463.44 million 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 22.55 million 1000 SLC, in 1992.

South Africa ranks 55th of 169 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.

Food — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Food — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC) in South Africa, 1991 to 2024.
Year 1000 SLC Change
1991 22.61 million 1000 SLC
1992 22.55 million 1000 SLC -0.3%
1993 27.15 million 1000 SLC +20.4%
1994 32.16 million 1000 SLC +18.5%
1995 32.15 million 1000 SLC -0.1%
1996 39.64 million 1000 SLC +23.3%
1997 45.50 million 1000 SLC +14.8%
1998 44.62 million 1000 SLC -1.9%
1999 48.41 million 1000 SLC +8.5%
2000 49.90 million 1000 SLC +3.1%
2001 59.01 million 1000 SLC +18.3%
2002 74.64 million 1000 SLC +26.5%
2003 73.95 million 1000 SLC -0.9%
2004 76.05 million 1000 SLC +2.8%
2005 77.12 million 1000 SLC +1.4%
2006 85.33 million 1000 SLC +10.6%
2007 106.88 million 1000 SLC +25.3%
2008 138.06 million 1000 SLC +29.2%
2009 139.76 million 1000 SLC +1.2%
2010 144.02 million 1000 SLC +3.0%
2011 162.48 million 1000 SLC +12.8%
2012 186.73 million 1000 SLC +14.9%
2013 211.13 million 1000 SLC +13.1%
2014 240.04 million 1000 SLC +13.7%
2015 234.19 million 1000 SLC -2.4%
2016 249.54 million 1000 SLC +6.6%
2017 277.54 million 1000 SLC +11.2%
2018 291.06 million 1000 SLC +4.9%
2019 299.99 million 1000 SLC +3.1%
2020 339.45 million 1000 SLC +13.2%
2021 365.06 million 1000 SLC +7.5%
2022 420.62 million 1000 SLC +15.2%
2023 450.71 million 1000 SLC +7.2%
2024 463.44 million 1000 SLC +2.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 34.98 million 1000 SLC 22.55 million 1000 SLC 48.41 million 1000 SLC 9
2000s 88.07 million 1000 SLC 49.90 million 1000 SLC 139.76 million 1000 SLC 10
2010s 229.67 million 1000 SLC 144.02 million 1000 SLC 299.99 million 1000 SLC 10
2020s 407.86 million 1000 SLC 339.45 million 1000 SLC 463.44 million 1000 SLC 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 52 Mozambique 721.21 million 1000 SLC compare
  2. 53 Central African Republic 547.96 million 1000 SLC compare
  3. 54 Dominican Republic 470.16 million 1000 SLC compare
  4. 56 Jamaica 463.38 million 1000 SLC compare
  5. 57 Guyana 455.95 million 1000 SLC compare
  6. 58 Afghanistan 385.35 million 1000 SLC compare

See the full ranking of 182 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food — gross production value in South Africa?
Food — gross production value in South Africa was 463.44 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 463.44 million 1000 SLC in 2024.
What is the lowest food — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 22.55 million 1000 SLC in 1992.
How does South Africa rank for food — gross production value?
South Africa ranks 55th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Is food — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 93.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC)
Unit
1000 SLC
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
182 places, 5,245 data points, 1991–2024
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