Pomelos and grapefruits — Production in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Pomelos and grapefruits — Production was 472,381 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
472,381 t
Change on year
up 3.2%
Rank
9th
of 28 groups
All-time high
492,753 t
in 2018
All-time low
65,500 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pomelos and grapefruits — Production in Southern Africa, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pomelos and grapefruits — production in Southern Africa is 472,381 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pomelos and grapefruits — production in Southern Africa peaked at 492,753 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 65,500 t, in 1961.

Southern Africa ranks 9th of 28 groups 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.

Pomelos and grapefruits — Production in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Pomelos and grapefruits — Production in Southern Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 65,500 t
1962 65,500 t +0.0%
1963 65,500 t +0.0%
1964 68,660 t +4.8%
1965 71,433 t +4.0%
1966 81,805 t +14.5%
1967 100,046 t +22.3%
1968 98,059 t -2.0%
1969 119,128 t +21.5%
1970 115,768 t -2.8%
1971 128,941 t +11.4%
1972 156,377 t +21.3%
1973 150,153 t -4.0%
1974 145,480 t -3.1%
1975 116,554 t -19.9%
1976 122,202 t +4.8%
1977 129,369 t +5.9%
1978 138,909 t +7.4%
1979 149,427 t +7.6%
1980 146,088 t -2.2%
1981 156,302 t +7.0%
1982 89,563 t -42.7%
1983 89,023 t -0.6%
1984 91,145 t +2.4%
1985 107,766 t +18.2%
1986 121,055 t +12.3%
1987 147,911 t +22.2%
1988 157,457 t +6.5%
1989 178,185 t +13.2%
1990 152,696 t -14.3%
1991 150,568 t -1.4%
1992 153,769 t +2.1%
1993 121,675 t -20.9%
1994 166,532 t +36.9%
1995 164,738 t -1.1%
1996 192,802 t +17.0%
1997 206,389 t +7.0%
1998 221,484 t +7.3%
1999 257,167 t +16.1%
2000 359,756 t +39.9%
2001 347,904 t -3.3%
2002 335,620 t -3.5%
2003 364,369 t +8.6%
2004 341,233 t -6.3%
2005 402,967 t +18.1%
2006 391,300 t -2.9%
2007 429,915 t +9.9%
2008 375,928 t -12.6%
2009 442,628 t +17.7%
2010 393,467 t -11.1%
2011 468,204 t +19.0%
2012 361,548 t -22.8%
2013 489,490 t +35.4%
2014 468,071 t -4.4%
2015 437,856 t -6.5%
2016 366,218 t -16.4%
2017 372,985 t +1.8%
2018 492,753 t +32.1%
2019 427,192 t -13.3%
2020 396,754 t -7.1%
2021 399,695 t +0.7%
2022 466,997 t +16.8%
2023 457,608 t -2.0%
2024 472,381 t +3.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 81,737 t 65,500 t 119,128 t 9
1970s 135,318 t 115,768 t 156,377 t 10
1980s 128,450 t 89,023 t 178,185 t 10
1990s 178,782 t 121,675 t 257,167 t 10
2000s 379,162 t 335,620 t 442,628 t 10
2010s 427,778 t 361,548 t 492,753 t 10
2020s 438,687 t 396,754 t 472,381 t 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 6 Sudan 310,644 t compare
  2. 7 Thailand 266,186 t compare
  3. 8 Sudan (former) 184,325 t compare
  4. 9 Israel 147,311 t compare
  5. 10 Argentina 126,580 t compare
  6. 11 Tunisia 104,338 t compare
  7. 12 Spain 85,010 t compare

See the full ranking of 135 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pomelos and grapefruits — production in Southern Africa?
Pomelos and grapefruits — production in Southern Africa was 472,381 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pomelos and grapefruits — production recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 492,753 t in 2018.
What is the lowest pomelos and grapefruits — production recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 65,500 t in 1961.
How does Southern Africa rank for pomelos and grapefruits — production?
Southern Africa ranks 9th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
Is pomelos and grapefruits — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pomelos and grapefruits — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pomelos and grapefruits — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
135 places, 6,809 data points, 1961–2024
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