Natural rubber in primary forms — Gross per capita Production Index in South America
South America: Natural rubber in primary forms — Gross per capita Production Index was 123.44 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
123.44
Change on year
down 6.6%
Rank
7th
of 15 groups
All-time high
132.18
in 2023
All-time low
17.88
in 1974
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Natural rubber in primary forms — Gross per capita Production Index in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural rubber in primary forms — gross per capita production index in South America is 123.44, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural rubber in primary forms — gross per capita production index in South America peaked at 132.18 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17.88, in 1974.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural rubber in primary forms — Gross per capita Production Index in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 32.75 | — |
| 1962 | 31.41 | -4.1% |
| 1963 | 28.76 | -8.4% |
| 1964 | 36.37 | +26.5% |
| 1965 | 36.66 | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 29.69 | -19.0% |
| 1967 | 26.56 | -10.5% |
| 1968 | 24.77 | -6.7% |
| 1969 | 26.5 | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 27.26 | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 25.46 | -6.6% |
| 1972 | 26.38 | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 22.11 | -16.2% |
| 1974 | 17.88 | -19.1% |
| 1975 | 18.3 | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 19.11 | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 21.91 | +14.7% |
| 1978 | 22.73 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 22.96 | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 24.64 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 26.07 | +5.8% |
| 1982 | 27.55 | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 28.75 | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 29.31 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 31.49 | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 29.11 | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 20.14 | -30.8% |
| 1988 | 25.76 | +27.9% |
| 1989 | 24.56 | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 20.28 | -17.4% |
| 1991 | 34.49 | +70.1% |
| 1992 | 25.33 | -26.6% |
| 1993 | 29.6 | +16.9% |
| 1994 | 31.92 | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 31.3 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 37.43 | +19.6% |
| 1997 | 39.33 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 41.83 | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 43.48 | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 53.2 | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 52.56 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 57.93 | +10.2% |
| 2003 | 56.72 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 60.07 | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 62.14 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 62.45 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 64.88 | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 69.25 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 72.16 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 75.28 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 90.18 | +19.8% |
| 2012 | 95.61 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 99.39 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 101.46 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 100.32 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 98.22 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 97.66 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 98.86 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 107.03 | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 110.43 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 117.76 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 122.03 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 132.18 | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 123.44 | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30.39 | 24.77 | 36.66 | 9 |
| 1970s | 22.41 | 17.88 | 27.26 | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.74 | 20.14 | 31.49 | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.5 | 20.28 | 43.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.14 | 52.56 | 72.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.4 | 75.28 | 107.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 121.17 | 110.43 | 132.18 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 4 Myanmar 148.59 compare
- 4 Viet Nam 121.68 compare
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- 6 Mexico 126.1 compare
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- 7 Melanesia 72 compare
- 8 Bangladesh 110.95 compare
- 8 Democratic Republic of the Congo 42.72 compare
- 9 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 23.61 compare
- 9 China 104.79 compare
- 10 China, mainland 104.74 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is natural rubber in primary forms — gross per capita production index in South America?
- Natural rubber in primary forms — gross per capita production index in South America was 123.44 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest natural rubber in primary forms — gross per capita production index recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 132.18 in 2023.
- What is the lowest natural rubber in primary forms — gross per capita production index recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.88 in 1974.
- How does South America rank for natural rubber in primary forms — gross per capita production index?
- South America ranks 7th out of 15 groups with data for 2024.
- Is natural rubber in primary forms — gross per capita production index rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Natural rubber in primary forms — Gross per capita 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.