Pigmeat production tonnes in South Africa
South Africa: Pigmeat production tonnes was 365,630 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
365,630
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
35th
of 180 countries
All-time high
365,630
in 2024
All-time low
57,110
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pigmeat production tonnes in South Africa is 365,630, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 55.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in South Africa peaked at 365,630 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 57,110, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 35th of 180 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pigmeat production tonnes in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 57,110 | — |
| 1962 | 58,743 | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 58,000 | -1.3% |
| 1964 | 63,000 | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 65,000 | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 67,000 | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 75,000 | +11.9% |
| 1968 | 72,000 | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 82,688 | +14.8% |
| 1970 | 80,924 | -2.1% |
| 1971 | 78,900 | -2.5% |
| 1972 | 89,700 | +13.7% |
| 1973 | 99,900 | +11.4% |
| 1974 | 90,800 | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 87,100 | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 92,500 | +6.2% |
| 1977 | 93,500 | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 88,000 | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 87,700 | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 88,800 | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 95,700 | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 112,000 | +17.0% |
| 1983 | 113,600 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 110,400 | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 107,400 | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 104,300 | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 107,500 | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 114,900 | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 126,200 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 130,800 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 123,600 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 128,700 | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 125,300 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 115,200 | -8.1% |
| 1995 | 121,100 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 130,400 | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 121,600 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 125,700 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 116,800 | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 112,400 | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 116,500 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 117,100 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 148,600 | +26.9% |
| 2004 | 157,500 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 160,700 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 180,600 | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 185,200 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 178,000 | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 184,700 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 202,200 | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 201,100 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 208,700 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 216,215 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 234,463 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 237,387 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 240,212 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 235,300 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 265,511 | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 279,470 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 293,430 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 322,210 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 353,360 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 353,280 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 365,630 | +3.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 365,630 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,483, 48.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 365,630 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,247, 32.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 66,505 | 57,110 | 82,688 | 9 |
| 1970s | 88,902 | 78,900 | 99,900 | 10 |
| 1980s | 108,080 | 88,800 | 126,200 | 10 |
| 1990s | 123,920 | 115,200 | 130,800 | 10 |
| 2000s | 154,130 | 112,400 | 185,200 | 10 |
| 2010s | 232,056 | 201,100 | 279,470 | 10 |
| 2020s | 337,582 | 293,430 | 365,630 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 pigmeat production tonnes in South Africa?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in South Africa was 365,630 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 365,630 in 2024.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,110 in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Pigmeat production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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