Maize and products — Stock Variation in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Maize and products — Stock Variation was 150 1000 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
150 1000 t
Change on year
up 136.8%
Rank
12th
of 29 groups
All-time high
3,269 1000 t
in 2017
All-time low
-2,227 1000 t
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Maize and products — Stock Variation in Southern Africa, 2010–2023

-2.0k02.0k4.0k2010201620232010: 1.4k 1000 t2011: -2.2k 1000 t2012: 1.0k 1000 t2013: -1.6k 1000 t2014: 700 1000 t2015: -1.9k 1000 t2016: -1.2k 1000 t2017: 3.3k 1000 t2018: -1.8k 1000 t2019: -924 1000 t2020: 1.6k 1000 t2021: 2.0k 1000 t2022: -408 1000 t2023: 150 1000 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 t.

Analysis

In 2023, maize and products — stock variation in Southern Africa stood at 150 1000 t.

That represents a change of up 136.8% on the previous year and up 109.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maize and products — stock variation in Southern Africa peaked at 3,269 1000 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, -2,227 1000 t, in 2011.

Southern Africa ranks 12th of 29 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Maize and products — Stock Variation in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Maize and products — Stock Variation in Southern Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year 1000 t Change
2010 1,442 1000 t
2011 -2,227 1000 t -254.4%
2012 1,033 1000 t -146.4%
2013 -1,571 1000 t -252.1%
2014 700 1000 t -144.6%
2015 -1,944 1000 t -377.7%
2016 -1,185 1000 t -39.0%
2017 3,269 1000 t -375.9%
2018 -1,785 1000 t -154.6%
2019 -924 1000 t -48.2%
2020 1,618 1000 t -275.1%
2021 1,958 1000 t +21.0%
2022 -408 1000 t -120.8%
2023 150 1000 t -136.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -319.2 1000 t -2,227 1000 t 3,269 1000 t 10
2020s 829.5 1000 t -408 1000 t 1,958 1000 t 4

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 9 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 281 1000 t compare
  2. 10 India 263 1000 t compare
  3. 11 Zambia 246 1000 t compare
  4. 12 Italy 141 1000 t compare
  5. 13 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 134 1000 t compare
  6. 14 Slovenia 104 1000 t compare
  7. 15 Nepal 95 1000 t compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is maize and products — stock variation in Southern Africa?
Maize and products — stock variation in Southern Africa was 150 1000 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest maize and products — stock variation recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 3,269 1000 t in 2017.
What is the lowest maize and products — stock variation recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -2,227 1000 t in 2011.
How does Southern Africa rank for maize and products — stock variation?
Southern Africa ranks 12th out of 29 groups with data for 2023.
Is maize and products — stock variation rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 109.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize and products — Stock Variation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Maize and products — Stock Variation
Unit
1000 t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
212 places, 2,855 data points, 2010–2023
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