Lemons and limes — Area harvested, annual growth rate in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Lemons and limes — Area harvested, annual growth rate was -8.07 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-8.07 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 341.7%
Rank
28th
of 28 groups
All-time high
38.94 % change on previous year
in 2017
All-time low
-15.79 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Lemons and limes — Area harvested, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1962–2024

-2002040196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Southern Africa recorded -8.07 % change on previous year for lemons and limes — area harvested, annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of down 341.7% on the previous year and down 366.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lemons and limes — area harvested, annual growth rate in Southern Africa peaked at 38.94 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -15.79 % change on previous year, in 1990.

Southern Africa ranks 28th of 28 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Lemons and limes — Area harvested, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Lemons and limes — Area harvested, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -15.38 % change on previous year —
1963 18.18 % change on previous year -218.2%
1964 -15.38 % change on previous year -184.6%
1965 -9.09 % change on previous year -40.9%
1966 20 % change on previous year -320.0%
1967 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1968 0 % change on previous year —
1969 16.67 % change on previous year —
1970 -7.14 % change on previous year -142.9%
1971 15.38 % change on previous year -315.4%
1972 13.33 % change on previous year -13.3%
1973 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1974 17.65 % change on previous year —
1975 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1976 0 % change on previous year —
1977 0 % change on previous year —
1978 20 % change on previous year —
1979 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1980 0 % change on previous year —
1981 8.33 % change on previous year —
1982 -3.85 % change on previous year -146.2%
1983 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1984 0 % change on previous year —
1985 28 % change on previous year —
1986 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1987 6.25 % change on previous year —
1988 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1989 11.76 % change on previous year —
1990 -15.79 % change on previous year -234.2%
1991 6.25 % change on previous year -139.6%
1992 -4.41 % change on previous year -170.6%
1993 4.62 % change on previous year -204.6%
1994 11.76 % change on previous year +154.9%
1995 -2.53 % change on previous year -121.5%
1996 13.39 % change on previous year -630.1%
1997 4.76 % change on previous year -64.4%
1998 25 % change on previous year +425.0%
1999 -4.62 % change on previous year -118.5%
2000 17.65 % change on previous year -482.2%
2001 32.86 % change on previous year +86.1%
2002 15.85 % change on previous year -51.8%
2003 3.88 % change on previous year -75.5%
2004 10.41 % change on previous year +167.9%
2005 -14.46 % change on previous year -239.0%
2006 12.66 % change on previous year -187.5%
2007 -6.16 % change on previous year -148.7%
2008 21.79 % change on previous year -453.6%
2009 -8.33 % change on previous year -138.2%
2010 0.3545 % change on previous year -104.3%
2011 22.29 % change on previous year +6188.0%
2012 -7.41 % change on previous year -133.2%
2013 5.6 % change on previous year -175.6%
2014 3.03 % change on previous year -45.9%
2015 17.64 % change on previous year +482.1%
2016 -3.76 % change on previous year -121.3%
2017 38.94 % change on previous year -1136.6%
2018 5.75 % change on previous year -85.2%
2019 5.94 % change on previous year +3.2%
2020 26.28 % change on previous year +342.4%
2021 1.36 % change on previous year -94.8%
2022 17.65 % change on previous year +1200.1%
2023 3.34 % change on previous year -81.1%
2024 -8.07 % change on previous year -341.7%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Lemons and limes — Area harvested, annual growth rate in Southern Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2011 +6188.0% 0.3545 % change on previous year 22.29 % change on previous year
2022 +1200.1% 1.36 % change on previous year 17.65 % change on previous year
2017 +1136.6% -3.76 % change on previous year 38.94 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.87 % change on previous year -15.38 % change on previous year 20 % change on previous year 8
1970s 5.92 % change on previous year -7.14 % change on previous year 20 % change on previous year 10
1980s 5.05 % change on previous year -3.85 % change on previous year 28 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.84 % change on previous year -15.79 % change on previous year 25 % change on previous year 10
2000s 8.61 % change on previous year -14.46 % change on previous year 32.86 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.84 % change on previous year -7.41 % change on previous year 38.94 % change on previous year 10
2020s 8.11 % change on previous year -8.07 % change on previous year 26.28 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 25 Kenya 3.8 % change on previous year compare
  2. 26 Tunisia 3.46 % change on previous year compare
  3. 27 France 3.1 % change on previous year compare
  4. 28 Nepal 2.83 % change on previous year compare
  5. 29 Guadeloupe 2.78 % change on previous year compare
  6. 30 Brazil 2.68 % change on previous year compare
  7. 31 India 2.26 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is lemons and limes — area harvested, annual growth rate in Southern Africa?
Lemons and limes — area harvested, annual growth rate in Southern Africa was -8.07 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest lemons and limes — area harvested, annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 38.94 % change on previous year in 2017.
What is the lowest lemons and limes — area harvested, annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -15.79 % change on previous year in 1990.
How does Southern Africa rank for lemons and limes — area harvested, annual growth rate?
Southern Africa ranks 28th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
Is lemons and limes — area harvested, annual growth rate rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 366.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Lemons and limes — Area harvested, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Lemons and limes — Area harvested. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Lemons and limes — Area harvested, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
146 places, 7,119 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Lemons and limes — Area harvested. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.