Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in South Africa
South Africa: Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested was 1,316 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in South Africa is 1,316 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 78.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in South Africa peaked at 6,500 ha in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,244 ha, in 2023.
South Africa ranks 141st of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in South Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,000 ha | -25.0% |
| 1963 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 3,800 ha | +26.7% |
| 1972 | 3,800 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 3,800 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 4,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 4,500 ha | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 5,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 4,500 ha | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 5,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 5,400 ha | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 5,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 5,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 5,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 5,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 5,409 ha | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 6,176 ha | +14.2% |
| 1992 | 5,600 ha | -9.3% |
| 1993 | 5,962 ha | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 5,781 ha | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 5,310 ha | -8.1% |
| 1996 | 5,610 ha | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 5,571 ha | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 5,341 ha | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 5,254 ha | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 5,362 ha | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 5,750 ha | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 5,712 ha | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 6,000 ha | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 5,750 ha | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 5,842 ha | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 5,840 ha | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 5,921 ha | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 5,691 ha | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 5,989 ha | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 6,039 ha | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 6,200 ha | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 6,000 ha | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 6,500 ha | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 6,000 ha | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 6,158 ha | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 6,178 ha | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 4,678 ha | -24.3% |
| 2018 | 3,259 ha | -30.3% |
| 2019 | 1,848 ha | -43.3% |
| 2020 | 1,914 ha | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 1,745 ha | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 1,787 ha | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 1,244 ha | -30.4% |
| 2024 | 1,316 ha | +5.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1,316 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,030 ha, 65% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1,316 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,112 ha, 19% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -43.3% | 3,259 ha | 1,848 ha |
| 2018 | -30.3% | 4,678 ha | 3,259 ha |
| 2023 | -30.4% | 1,787 ha | 1,244 ha |
| 1971 | +26.7% | 3,000 ha | 3,800 ha |
| 1962 | -25.0% | 4,000 ha | 3,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,111 ha | 3,000 ha | 4,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,940 ha | 3,000 ha | 4,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,050 ha | 4,500 ha | 5,400 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,601 ha | 5,254 ha | 6,176 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,786 ha | 5,362 ha | 6,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,286 ha | 1,848 ha | 6,500 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,601 ha | 1,244 ha | 1,914 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1917 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in South Africa?
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in South Africa was 1,316 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6,500 ha in 2013.
- What is the lowest other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,244 ha in 2023.
- How does South Africa rank for other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested?
- South Africa ranks 141st out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.