Lemons and limes — Production, annual growth rate in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Lemons and limes — Production, annual growth rate was -7.56 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-7.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 292.9%
Rank
24th
of 28 groups
All-time high
40.55 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-27.67 % change on previous year
in 1964
Years of data
63
1962–2024

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

-2002040196219932024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for lemons and limes — production, annual growth rate in Southern Africa is -7.56 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 292.9% on the previous year and down 127.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lemons and limes — production, annual growth rate in Southern Africa peaked at 40.55 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -27.67 % change on previous year, in 1964.

That places Southern Africa 24th out of 28 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Lemons and limes — Production, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -11.82 % change on previous year —
1963 29.32 % change on previous year -348.1%
1964 -27.67 % change on previous year -194.4%
1965 -17.57 % change on previous year -36.5%
1966 26.14 % change on previous year -248.8%
1967 0.6803 % change on previous year -97.4%
1968 -12.77 % change on previous year -1977.5%
1969 23.61 % change on previous year -284.9%
1970 -12.53 % change on previous year -153.1%
1971 14.11 % change on previous year -212.6%
1972 17.91 % change on previous year +27.0%
1973 -3.57 % change on previous year -119.9%
1974 23.82 % change on previous year -767.8%
1975 2.06 % change on previous year -91.3%
1976 -7.12 % change on previous year -445.1%
1977 10.45 % change on previous year -246.8%
1978 26.51 % change on previous year +153.7%
1979 -1.96 % change on previous year -107.4%
1980 8.52 % change on previous year -534.2%
1981 40.55 % change on previous year +375.9%
1982 -9.31 % change on previous year -123.0%
1983 -2.08 % change on previous year -77.6%
1984 0.8039 % change on previous year -138.6%
1985 30.54 % change on previous year +3698.4%
1986 -1.11 % change on previous year -103.6%
1987 13.02 % change on previous year -1275.3%
1988 2.33 % change on previous year -82.1%
1989 14.05 % change on previous year +502.4%
1990 -23.14 % change on previous year -264.7%
1991 4.64 % change on previous year -120.1%
1992 -5.11 % change on previous year -210.2%
1993 -3.61 % change on previous year -29.3%
1994 21.24 % change on previous year -687.7%
1995 -1.82 % change on previous year -108.6%
1996 18.87 % change on previous year -1136.3%
1997 3.9 % change on previous year -79.3%
1998 14.85 % change on previous year +280.4%
1999 -1.18 % change on previous year -107.9%
2000 18.98 % change on previous year -1713.1%
2001 31.09 % change on previous year +63.8%
2002 13.11 % change on previous year -57.8%
2003 6.53 % change on previous year -50.2%
2004 10.87 % change on previous year +66.6%
2005 -13.81 % change on previous year -227.0%
2006 17.14 % change on previous year -224.1%
2007 -9.45 % change on previous year -155.1%
2008 18.1 % change on previous year -291.6%
2009 -11.14 % change on previous year -161.5%
2010 5.71 % change on previous year -151.3%
2011 20.68 % change on previous year +262.1%
2012 -7.55 % change on previous year -136.5%
2013 6.67 % change on previous year -188.4%
2014 27.76 % change on previous year +316.3%
2015 7.55 % change on previous year -72.8%
2016 -8.4 % change on previous year -211.3%
2017 37.96 % change on previous year -552.1%
2018 6.23 % change on previous year -83.6%
2019 6.88 % change on previous year +10.4%
2020 26.95 % change on previous year +291.7%
2021 2.03 % change on previous year -92.5%
2022 18.73 % change on previous year +823.1%
2023 3.92 % change on previous year -79.1%
2024 -7.56 % change on previous year -292.9%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Lemons and limes — Production, 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
1985 +3698.4% 0.8039 % change on previous year 30.54 % change on previous year
1968 -1977.5% 0.6803 % change on previous year -12.77 % change on previous year
2000 +1713.1% -1.18 % change on previous year 18.98 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.24 % change on previous year -27.67 % change on previous year 29.32 % change on previous year 8
1970s 6.97 % change on previous year -12.53 % change on previous year 26.51 % change on previous year 10
1980s 9.73 % change on previous year -9.31 % change on previous year 40.55 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.86 % change on previous year -23.14 % change on previous year 21.24 % change on previous year 10
2000s 8.14 % change on previous year -13.81 % change on previous year 31.09 % change on previous year 10
2010s 10.35 % change on previous year -8.4 % change on previous year 37.96 % change on previous year 10
2020s 8.81 % change on previous year -7.56 % change on previous year 26.95 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

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  4. 24 Albania 6.05 % change on previous year compare
  5. 25 Guatemala 5.93 % change on previous year compare
  6. 26 Oman 5.31 % change on previous year compare
  7. 27 Saudi Arabia 5.22 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is lemons and limes — production, annual growth rate in Southern Africa?
Lemons and limes — production, annual growth rate in Southern Africa was -7.56 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest lemons and limes — production, annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 40.55 % change on previous year in 1981.
What is the lowest lemons and limes — production, annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -27.67 % change on previous year in 1964.
How does Southern Africa rank for lemons and limes — production, annual growth rate?
Southern Africa ranks 24th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
Is lemons and limes — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 127.2%. 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 — Production, 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 — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Lemons and limes — Production, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
147 places, 7,758 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Lemons and limes — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.