How does South Africa rank for land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 93rd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.

Is land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of GDP in South Africa
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South Africa: Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of GDP was 0 hectares per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 hectares per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 4.3%

World rank

93rd

of 178 countries

All-time high

0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP

in 1961

All-time low

0 hectares per US$ of GDP

in 2011

Years of data

1961–2024

Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0 hectares per US$ of GDP for land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp in 2024.

That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares per US$ of GDP, in 2011.

South Africa ranks 93rd of 178 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.

Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year	hectares per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP	-4.2%
1963	0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
1964	0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP	-12.3%
1965	0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP	-8.2%
1966	0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP	-12.2%
1967	0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP	+0.9%
1968	0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1969	0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP	-13.5%
1970	0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
1971	0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP	-2.7%
1972	0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP	-2.7%
1973	0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP	-36.9%
1974	0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1975	0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP	-5.2%
1976	0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP	+8.2%
1977	0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP	-13.7%
1978	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-15.0%
1979	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-16.2%
1980	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-32.8%
1981	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
1982	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	+14.4%
1983	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
1984	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	+19.3%
1985	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	+26.4%
1986	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-7.9%
1987	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-23.3%
1988	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-9.2%
1989	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	-10.9%
1990	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-21.5%
1991	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-13.9%
1992	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-13.4%
1993	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+10.6%
1994	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+0.0%
1995	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-23.5%
1996	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+9.1%
1997	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+2.7%
1998	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-11.2%
1999	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-1.2%
2000	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+14.4%
2001	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-5.8%
2002	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+11.7%
2003	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-35.1%
2004	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-28.4%
2005	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
2006	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-33.2%
2007	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+3.3%
2008	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+16.7%
2009	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-16.0%
2010	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-15.4%
2011	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-17.2%
2012	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+12.4%
2013	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+10.6%
2014	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+1.9%
2015	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+21.8%
2016	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-16.3%
2017	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+6.2%
2018	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-14.3%
2019	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+5.2%
2020	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+25.0%
2021	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-23.2%
2022	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-0.0%
2023	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	+4.9%
2024	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	-4.3%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0 hectares per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 hectares per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0 hectares per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP, 13% of the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP	0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP	0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	0 hectares per US$ of GDP	0 hectares 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 land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 hectares per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP in 1961.
What is the lowest land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares per US$ of GDP in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 93rd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
Is land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. 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 Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Land under cereal production (hectares) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Land under cereal production (hectares) ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Land under cereal production (hectares), per unit of GDP
Unit: hectares per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 225 places, 12,530 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 29 September 2026

Land under cereal production (hectares) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.