Other fruits, n.e.c. — Yield in South Africa
South Africa: Other fruits, n.e.c. — Yield was 12,122 kg/ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Other fruits, n.e.c. — Yield in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 12,122 kg/ha for other fruits, n.e.c. — yield in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other fruits, n.e.c. — yield in South Africa peaked at 12,300 kg/ha in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7,500 kg/ha, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 35th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Other fruits, n.e.c. — Yield in South Africa, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,500 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 8,000 kg/ha | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 8,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 8,333 kg/ha | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 8,333 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 8,333 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 9,000 kg/ha | +8.0% |
| 1968 | 9,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 9,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 9,667 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 8,947 kg/ha | -7.4% |
| 1972 | 8,947 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 9,210 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 9,000 kg/ha | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 9,250 kg/ha | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 9,500 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 10,000 kg/ha | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 10,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 10,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 10,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 10,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 10,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 10,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 10,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 10,185 kg/ha | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 11,111 kg/ha | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 11,482 kg/ha | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 11,667 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 11,852 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 11,647 kg/ha | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 10,524 kg/ha | -9.6% |
| 1992 | 10,714 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 10,399 kg/ha | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 10,379 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 10,359 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 10,339 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 10,319 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 10,299 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 10,278 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 10,258 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 9,913 kg/ha | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 10,250 kg/ha | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 10,000 kg/ha | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 10,351 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 10,428 kg/ha | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 10,509 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 10,575 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 11,134 kg/ha | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 10,750 kg/ha | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 10,771 kg/ha | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 11,074 kg/ha | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 10,148 kg/ha | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 12,300 kg/ha | +21.2% |
| 2014 | 11,915 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 11,575 kg/ha | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 11,604 kg/ha | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 11,648 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 11,718 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 11,750 kg/ha | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 11,817 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 11,890 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 11,986 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 12,054 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 12,122 kg/ha | +0.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 12,122 kg/ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,429 kg/ha, 1.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 12,122 kg/ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,642 kg/ha, 2.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,389 kg/ha | 7,500 kg/ha | 9,000 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,452 kg/ha | 8,947 kg/ha | 10,000 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,630 kg/ha | 10,000 kg/ha | 11,852 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,526 kg/ha | 10,278 kg/ha | 11,647 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,417 kg/ha | 9,913 kg/ha | 11,134 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,450 kg/ha | 10,148 kg/ha | 12,300 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,974 kg/ha | 11,817 kg/ha | 12,122 kg/ha | 5 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other fruits, n.e.c. — yield in South Africa?
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — yield in South Africa was 12,122 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other fruits, n.e.c. — yield recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12,300 kg/ha in 2013.
- What is the lowest other fruits, n.e.c. — yield recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,500 kg/ha in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for other fruits, n.e.c. — yield?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other fruits, n.e.c. — yield rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. 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. — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.