Lemons and limes — Gross per capita Production Index Number in South Africa
South Africa: Lemons and limes — Gross per capita Production Index Number was 197.31 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Lemons and limes — Gross per capita Production Index Number in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 197.31 for lemons and limes — gross per capita production index number in 2024.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 98.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lemons and limes — gross per capita production index number in South Africa peaked at 216.14 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12.67, in 1965.
That places South Africa 10th out of 98 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Lemons and limes — Gross per capita Production Index Number in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21.03 | — |
| 1962 | 18 | -14.4% |
| 1963 | 22.59 | +25.5% |
| 1964 | 15.85 | -29.8% |
| 1965 | 12.67 | -20.1% |
| 1966 | 15.49 | +22.3% |
| 1967 | 15.12 | -2.4% |
| 1968 | 12.78 | -15.5% |
| 1969 | 15.32 | +19.9% |
| 1970 | 13 | -15.1% |
| 1971 | 14.4 | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 16.5 | +14.6% |
| 1973 | 15.47 | -6.2% |
| 1974 | 18.62 | +20.4% |
| 1975 | 18.48 | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 16.71 | -9.6% |
| 1977 | 17.96 | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 22.11 | +23.1% |
| 1979 | 21.1 | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 22.21 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 30.17 | +35.8% |
| 1982 | 26.44 | -12.4% |
| 1983 | 25 | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 24.34 | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 30.73 | +26.3% |
| 1986 | 29.43 | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 32.24 | +9.5% |
| 1988 | 32.01 | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 35.45 | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 26.5 | -25.2% |
| 1991 | 27.1 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 25.26 | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 23.87 | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 28.47 | +19.3% |
| 1995 | 27.61 | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 32.4 | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 33.08 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 37.63 | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 36.71 | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 42.96 | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 56.11 | +30.6% |
| 2002 | 62.71 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 66.63 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 73.33 | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 62.56 | -14.7% |
| 2006 | 72.24 | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 65 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 75.89 | +16.8% |
| 2009 | 66.63 | -12.2% |
| 2010 | 69.61 | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 82.97 | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 75.59 | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 79.3 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 99.65 | +25.7% |
| 2015 | 105.04 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 95.32 | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 130.64 | +37.1% |
| 2018 | 136.47 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 143.47 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 179.2 | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 180.04 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 210.76 | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 216.14 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 197.31 | -8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.54 | 12.67 | 22.59 | 9 |
| 1970s | 17.43 | 13 | 22.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.8 | 22.21 | 35.45 | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.86 | 23.87 | 37.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.41 | 42.96 | 75.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 101.81 | 69.61 | 143.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 196.69 | 179.2 | 216.14 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- 12 Australia and New Zealand 184.85 compare
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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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lemons and limes — gross per capita production index number in South Africa?
- Lemons and limes — gross per capita production index number in South Africa was 197.31 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest lemons and limes — gross per capita production index number recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 216.14 in 2023.
- What is the lowest lemons and limes — gross per capita production index number recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.67 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for lemons and limes — gross per capita production index number?
- South Africa ranks 10th out of 98 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lemons and limes — gross per capita production index number rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lemons and limes — Gross per capita Production Index Number (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAO indices of agricultural production show the relative level of the aggregate volume of agricultural production for each year in comparison with the base period 2014-2016. Indices for meat production are computed based on data on production from indigenous animals.