Hypothetical global meat demand in South Africa
South Africa: Hypothetical global meat demand was 471.46 million in 2023. β Volatile
Hypothetical global meat demand in South Africa, 1961β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 471.46 million for hypothetical global meat demand in 2023.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypothetical global meat demand in South Africa peaked at 498.52 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 103.82 million, in 1962.
That places South Africa 94th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 113.96 million | 103.82 million | 128.94 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 142.67 million | 123.71 million | 156.38 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 165.40 million | 154.37 million | 172.43 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 204.05 million | 195.10 million | 214.34 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 299.77 million | 233.94 million | 392.01 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 456.69 million | 406.19 million | 491.65 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 486.21 million | 471.46 million | 498.52 million | 4 |
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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)
- 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 hypothetical global meat demand in South Africa?
- Hypothetical global meat demand in South Africa was 471.46 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hypothetical global meat demand recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 498.52 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest hypothetical global meat demand recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 103.82 million in 1962.
- How does South Africa rank for hypothetical global meat demand?
- South Africa ranks 94th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hypothetical global meat demand rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. 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 Hypothetical global meat demand. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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