Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa
South Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production was 106.3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
The most recent figure for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa is 106.3, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa peaked at 110.72 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 9.76, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 66th of 131 countries 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.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.76 | — |
| 1962 | 10.95 | +12.2% |
| 1963 | 11.24 | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 11.24 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 12.28 | +9.3% |
| 1966 | 11.24 | -8.5% |
| 1967 | 12.28 | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 14.2 | +15.6% |
| 1969 | 16.27 | +14.6% |
| 1970 | 16.72 | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 15.53 | -7.1% |
| 1972 | 14.5 | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 18.64 | +28.6% |
| 1974 | 15.98 | -14.3% |
| 1975 | 17.46 | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 20.86 | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 20.56 | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 19.68 | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 22.34 | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 21.01 | -6.0% |
| 1981 | 22.49 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 22.34 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 24.56 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 25.59 | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 26.04 | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 25.74 | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 25.95 | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 29.9 | +15.2% |
| 1989 | 30.17 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 33.76 | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 35.9 | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 34.61 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 37.56 | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 36.53 | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 43.26 | +18.4% |
| 1996 | 41.28 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 46.7 | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 51.87 | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 58.85 | +13.5% |
| 2000 | 48.67 | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 49.18 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 50.9 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 53.31 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 59.65 | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 57.29 | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 59.65 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 64.04 | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 73.44 | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 68.28 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 76.67 | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 86.84 | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 93.69 | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 86.54 | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 94.99 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 103.59 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 101.43 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 105.95 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 107.53 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 110.72 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 107.43 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 108.49 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 102.57 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 98.44 | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 106.3 | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.16 | 9.76 | 16.27 | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.23 | 14.5 | 22.34 | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.38 | 21.01 | 30.17 | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.03 | 33.76 | 58.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.44 | 48.67 | 73.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.8 | 76.67 | 110.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 104.65 | 98.44 | 108.49 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in South Africa was 106.3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 110.72 in 2019.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.76 in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production?
- South Africa ranks 66th out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. 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 Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross 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.