Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value was 5.79 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.79 million 1000 SLC
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
14th
of 77 countries
All-time high
6.27 million 1000 SLC
in 2023
All-time low
110,937 1000 SLC
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 5.79 million 1000 SLC for lemons and limes — gross production value in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 128.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lemons and limes — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 6.27 million 1000 SLC in 2023 and was at its lowest, 110,937 1000 SLC, in 1965.
South Africa ranks 14th of 77 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 163,167 1000 SLC | — |
| 1962 | 143,879 1000 SLC | -11.8% |
| 1963 | 186,070 1000 SLC | +29.3% |
| 1964 | 134,583 1000 SLC | -27.7% |
| 1965 | 110,937 1000 SLC | -17.6% |
| 1966 | 139,931 1000 SLC | +26.1% |
| 1967 | 140,883 1000 SLC | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 122,888 1000 SLC | -12.8% |
| 1969 | 151,905 1000 SLC | +23.6% |
| 1970 | 132,873 1000 SLC | -12.5% |
| 1971 | 151,619 1000 SLC | +14.1% |
| 1972 | 178,779 1000 SLC | +17.9% |
| 1973 | 172,401 1000 SLC | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 213,469 1000 SLC | +23.8% |
| 1975 | 217,873 1000 SLC | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 202,362 1000 SLC | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 223,508 1000 SLC | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 282,765 1000 SLC | +26.5% |
| 1979 | 277,216 1000 SLC | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 300,838 1000 SLC | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 422,828 1000 SLC | +40.6% |
| 1982 | 383,478 1000 SLC | -9.3% |
| 1983 | 375,483 1000 SLC | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 378,501 1000 SLC | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 494,083 1000 SLC | +30.5% |
| 1986 | 488,611 1000 SLC | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 552,210 1000 SLC | +13.0% |
| 1988 | 565,090 1000 SLC | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 644,479 1000 SLC | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 495,375 1000 SLC | -23.1% |
| 1991 | 518,356 1000 SLC | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 491,862 1000 SLC | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 474,090 1000 SLC | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 574,765 1000 SLC | +21.2% |
| 1995 | 564,300 1000 SLC | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 670,772 1000 SLC | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 693,086 1000 SLC | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 798,141 1000 SLC | +15.2% |
| 1999 | 787,173 1000 SLC | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 929,589 1000 SLC | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 1.22 million 1000 SLC | +31.7% |
| 2002 | 1.38 million 1000 SLC | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 1.48 million 1000 SLC | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 1.65 million 1000 SLC | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 1.42 million 1000 SLC | -13.8% |
| 2006 | 1.66 million 1000 SLC | +16.6% |
| 2007 | 1.51 million 1000 SLC | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 1.78 million 1000 SLC | +18.1% |
| 2009 | 1.58 million 1000 SLC | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 1.67 million 1000 SLC | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 2.02 million 1000 SLC | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 1.87 million 1000 SLC | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 1.99 million 1000 SLC | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 2.54 million 1000 SLC | +27.8% |
| 2015 | 2.73 million 1000 SLC | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 2.50 million 1000 SLC | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 3.45 million 1000 SLC | +38.0% |
| 2018 | 3.67 million 1000 SLC | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 3.92 million 1000 SLC | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 4.98 million 1000 SLC | +26.9% |
| 2021 | 5.08 million 1000 SLC | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 6.03 million 1000 SLC | +18.7% |
| 2023 | 6.27 million 1000 SLC | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 5.79 million 1000 SLC | -7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 143,805 1000 SLC | 110,937 1000 SLC | 186,070 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 1970s | 205,286 1000 SLC | 132,873 1000 SLC | 282,765 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1980s | 460,560 1000 SLC | 300,838 1000 SLC | 644,479 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1990s | 606,792 1000 SLC | 474,090 1000 SLC | 798,141 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.46 million 1000 SLC | 929,589 1000 SLC | 1.78 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.64 million 1000 SLC | 1.67 million 1000 SLC | 3.92 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.63 million 1000 SLC | 4.98 million 1000 SLC | 6.27 million 1000 SLC | 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lemons and limes — gross production value in South Africa?
- Lemons and limes — gross production value in South Africa was 5.79 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest lemons and limes — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.27 million 1000 SLC in 2023.
- What is the lowest lemons and limes — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 110,937 1000 SLC in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for lemons and limes — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 14th out of 77 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lemons and limes — gross production value 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 Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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