Potatoes — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Potatoes — Gross Production Value was 624,843 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
624,843 1000 USD
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
30th
of 121 countries
All-time high
636,815 1000 USD
in 2019
All-time low
79,073 1000 USD
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potatoes — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — gross production value in South Africa is 624,843 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 636,815 1000 USD in 2019 and was at its lowest, 79,073 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places South Africa 30th out of 121 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 79,073 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 79,549 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 95,030 1000 USD | +19.5% |
| 1964 | 95,030 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 92,411 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 97,888 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 115,275 1000 USD | +17.8% |
| 1968 | 130,280 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 1969 | 125,040 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 146,952 1000 USD | +17.5% |
| 1971 | 144,332 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 160,766 1000 USD | +11.4% |
| 1973 | 133,138 1000 USD | -17.2% |
| 1974 | 154,335 1000 USD | +15.9% |
| 1975 | 169,578 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 1976 | 162,909 1000 USD | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 180,296 1000 USD | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 166,958 1000 USD | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 165,767 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 163,386 1000 USD | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 204,589 1000 USD | +25.2% |
| 1982 | 237,219 1000 USD | +15.9% |
| 1983 | 202,684 1000 USD | -14.6% |
| 1984 | 233,408 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 1985 | 250,556 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 244,602 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 241,982 1000 USD | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 253,891 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 299,620 1000 USD | +18.0% |
| 1990 | 300,237 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 314,986 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 254,448 1000 USD | -19.2% |
| 1993 | 304,516 1000 USD | +19.7% |
| 1994 | 305,817 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 338,695 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 379,271 1000 USD | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 376,078 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 394,760 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 425,972 1000 USD | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 404,181 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 416,081 1000 USD | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 370,572 1000 USD | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 392,940 1000 USD | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 428,619 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 421,022 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 442,341 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 456,675 1000 USD | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 485,870 1000 USD | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 444,566 1000 USD | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 497,829 1000 USD | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 523,308 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 530,816 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 517,744 1000 USD | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 535,289 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 592,248 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2016 | 512,262 1000 USD | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 585,185 1000 USD | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 587,741 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 636,815 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 635,715 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 618,122 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 603,102 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 575,336 1000 USD | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 624,843 1000 USD | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 101,064 1000 USD | 79,073 1000 USD | 130,280 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 158,503 1000 USD | 133,138 1000 USD | 180,296 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 233,194 1000 USD | 163,386 1000 USD | 299,620 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 339,478 1000 USD | 254,448 1000 USD | 425,972 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 426,287 1000 USD | 370,572 1000 USD | 485,870 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 551,924 1000 USD | 497,829 1000 USD | 636,815 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 611,424 1000 USD | 575,336 1000 USD | 635,715 1000 USD | 5 |
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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 potatoes — gross production value in South Africa?
- Potatoes — gross production value in South Africa was 624,843 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 636,815 1000 USD in 2019.
- What is the lowest potatoes — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,073 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for potatoes — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 30th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. 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 Potatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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