Global cropland in South Africa
South Africa: Global cropland was 11.36 million in 2010. β Volatile
Latest (2010)
11.36 million
World rank
22nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
12.02 million
in 1990
All-time low
71,709
in 1780
Years of data
24
1780β2010
Global cropland in South Africa, 1780β2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, global cropland in South Africa stood at 11.36 million.
The figure is up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global cropland in South Africa peaked at 12.02 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 71,709, in 1780.
South Africa ranks 22nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 71,709 | 71,709 | 71,709 | 1 |
| 1790s | 74,808 | 74,808 | 74,808 | 1 |
| 1800s | 77,443 | 77,443 | 77,443 | 1 |
| 1810s | 79,893 | 79,893 | 79,893 | 1 |
| 1820s | 83,081 | 83,081 | 83,081 | 1 |
| 1830s | 85,549 | 85,549 | 85,549 | 1 |
| 1840s | 87,582 | 87,582 | 87,582 | 1 |
| 1850s | 88,982 | 88,982 | 88,982 | 1 |
| 1860s | 194,016 | 194,016 | 194,016 | 1 |
| 1870s | 323,300 | 323,300 | 323,300 | 1 |
| 1880s | 669,922 | 669,922 | 669,922 | 1 |
| 1890s | 909,245 | 909,245 | 909,245 | 1 |
| 1900s | 1.40 million | 1.40 million | 1.40 million | 1 |
| 1910s | 2.08 million | 2.08 million | 2.08 million | 1 |
| 1920s | 2.85 million | 2.85 million | 2.85 million | 1 |
| 1930s | 3.96 million | 3.96 million | 3.96 million | 1 |
| 1940s | 5.38 million | 5.38 million | 5.38 million | 1 |
| 1950s | 7.91 million | 7.91 million | 7.91 million | 1 |
| 1960s | 11.02 million | 11.02 million | 11.02 million | 1 |
| 1970s | 11.25 million | 11.25 million | 11.25 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 11.20 million | 11.20 million | 11.20 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 12.02 million | 12.02 million | 12.02 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.21 million | 11.21 million | 11.21 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 11.36 million | 11.36 million | 11.36 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
- Agriculture share gdp 2.83 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 2.83 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global cropland in South Africa?
- Global cropland in South Africa was 11.36 million in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global cropland recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12.02 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest global cropland recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,709 in 1780.
- How does South Africa rank for global cropland?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 178 countries with data for 2010.
- Is global cropland rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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