Key crop yields in South Africa
South Africa: Key crop yields was 3.81 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.81
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
43rd
of 125 countries
All-time high
4.36
in 2021
All-time low
0.4824
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Key crop yields in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 3.81 for key crop yields in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key crop yields in South Africa peaked at 4.36 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.4824, in 1965.
That places South Africa 43rd out of 125 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.6409 | 0.4824 | 0.8297 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.9339 | 0.7233 | 1.15 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.24 | 0.8538 | 1.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.82 | 1.09 | 2.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.59 | 2.03 | 3.05 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.34 | 2.56 | 3.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.97 | 3.72 | 4.36 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 40 South Korea 3.92 compare
- 41 Norway 3.89 compare
- 42 Belarus 3.82 compare
- 44 Bangladesh 3.76 compare
- 45 Switzerland 3.67 compare
- 46 Italy 3.66 compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 12.08 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.8% (2025)
- Rural population 23.43 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 36.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 2.83 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 2.83 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 3.36 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key crop yields in South Africa?
- Key crop yields in South Africa was 3.81 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key crop yields recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.36 in 2021.
- What is the lowest key crop yields recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4824 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for key crop yields?
- South Africa ranks 43rd out of 125 countries with data for 2024.
- Is key crop yields rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. 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 Key crop yields. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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