What is maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp in South Africa?

Maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP in 1962.

What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP in 1992.

How does South Africa rank for maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 119th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.

Is maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Africa data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Africa: Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP was 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 27.0%

World rank

119th

of 144 countries

All-time high

0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP

in 1962

All-time low

0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP

in 1992

Years of data

1961–2024

Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in kg/ha per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp in South Africa stood at 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP.

That represents a change of down 27.0% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP, in 1992.

South Africa ranks 119th of 144 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year	kg/ha per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+1.5%
1963	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
1964	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-37.5%
1965	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+1.1%
1966	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+4.2%
1967	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+57.7%
1968	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-51.0%
1969	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1970	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+3.5%
1971	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+16.8%
1972	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
1973	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-59.4%
1974	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+74.8%
1975	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-20.0%
1976	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-17.6%
1977	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+25.4%
1978	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
1979	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-34.3%
1980	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
1981	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+31.5%
1982	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-38.4%
1983	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-55.4%
1984	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+19.5%
1985	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+149.1%
1986	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-16.6%
1987	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-33.5%
1988	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
1989	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+68.8%
1990	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-33.5%
1991	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-4.6%
1992	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-68.0%
1993	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+190.4%
1994	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+19.6%
1995	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-56.7%
1996	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+106.2%
1997	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
1998	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-5.3%
1999	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+4.1%
2000	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+27.7%
2001	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-4.2%
2002	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+22.8%
2003	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-38.9%
2004	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-12.2%
2005	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+6.2%
2006	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-10.8%
2007	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-25.4%
2008	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+71.2%
2009	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+4.9%
2010	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-25.6%
2011	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-14.9%
2012	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+8.5%
2013	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+2.5%
2014	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+31.3%
2015	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-27.7%
2016	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+14.1%
2017	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+33.9%
2018	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-20.1%
2019	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-4.7%
2020	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+37.8%
2021	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-12.5%
2022	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+2.6%
2023	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	+15.1%
2024	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	-27.0%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP, 21% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP, 17% of the median. (40 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP in South 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.

Year	Change	From	To
1993	+190.4%	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near South Africa

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120 Angola 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP 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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP in 1962.
What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 kg/ha per US$ of GDP in 1992.
How does South Africa rank for maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 119th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
Is maize (corn) — yield, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Maize (corn) — Yield divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Maize (corn) — Yield ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Maize (corn) — Yield, per unit of GDP
Unit: kg/ha per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 145 places, 7,662 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 19 September 2026

Maize (corn) — Yield divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.