Lemons and limes — Gross Production Index Number in South Africa
South Africa: Lemons and limes — Gross Production Index Number was 223.45 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Lemons and limes — Gross Production Index Number in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 223.45 for lemons and limes — gross production index number in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.6% on the previous year and up 128.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lemons and limes — gross production index number in South Africa peaked at 241.73 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.28, in 1965.
That places South Africa 8th 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 Production Index Number in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.29 | — |
| 1962 | 5.55 | -11.8% |
| 1963 | 7.18 | +29.4% |
| 1964 | 5.19 | -27.7% |
| 1965 | 4.28 | -17.5% |
| 1966 | 5.4 | +26.2% |
| 1967 | 5.43 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 4.74 | -12.7% |
| 1969 | 5.86 | +23.6% |
| 1970 | 5.12 | -12.6% |
| 1971 | 5.85 | +14.3% |
| 1972 | 6.89 | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 6.65 | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 8.23 | +23.8% |
| 1975 | 8.4 | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 7.8 | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 8.62 | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 10.9 | +26.5% |
| 1979 | 10.69 | -1.9% |
| 1980 | 11.6 | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 16.31 | +40.6% |
| 1982 | 14.79 | -9.3% |
| 1983 | 14.48 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 14.6 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 19.05 | +30.5% |
| 1986 | 18.84 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 21.29 | +13.0% |
| 1988 | 21.79 | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 24.85 | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 19.1 | -23.1% |
| 1991 | 19.99 | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 18.97 | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 18.28 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 22.16 | +21.2% |
| 1995 | 21.76 | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 25.87 | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 26.73 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 30.78 | +15.2% |
| 1999 | 30.36 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 35.85 | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 47.22 | +31.7% |
| 2002 | 53.28 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 57.18 | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 63.56 | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 54.78 | -13.8% |
| 2006 | 63.9 | +16.6% |
| 2007 | 58.11 | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 68.63 | +18.1% |
| 2009 | 60.98 | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 64.47 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 77.8 | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 71.93 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 76.72 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 98.02 | +27.8% |
| 2015 | 105.42 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 96.56 | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 133.22 | +38.0% |
| 2018 | 141.52 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 151.26 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 192.02 | +26.9% |
| 2021 | 195.91 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 232.61 | +18.7% |
| 2023 | 241.73 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 223.45 | -7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.55 | 4.28 | 7.18 | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.92 | 5.12 | 10.9 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.76 | 11.6 | 24.85 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.4 | 18.28 | 30.78 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.35 | 35.85 | 68.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 101.69 | 64.47 | 151.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 217.14 | 192.02 | 241.73 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 5 Dominican Republic 305.55 compare
- 6 Uzbekistan 236.17 compare
- 7 Australia 223.49 compare
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 104.22 compare
- 8 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 101.68 compare
- 9 Nepal 210.7 compare
- 10 Albania 209.9 compare
- 10 Polynesia 100.11 compare
- 11 Ecuador 208.87 compare
- 11 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 100 compare
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 production index number in South Africa?
- Lemons and limes — gross production index number in South Africa was 223.45 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest lemons and limes — gross production index number recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 241.73 in 2023.
- What is the lowest lemons and limes — gross production index number recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.28 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for lemons and limes — gross production index number?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 98 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lemons and limes — gross production index number rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.0%. 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 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.