Pulses, Total — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Pulses, Total — Production, annual growth rate was 4.77 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.77 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 267.3%
World rank
55th
of 173 countries
All-time high
67.44 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-60.32 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Pulses, Total — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024

-50050196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pulses, total — production, annual growth rate in South Africa is 4.77 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 267.3% on the previous year and down 83.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulses, total — production, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 67.44 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -60.32 % change on previous year, in 1992.

South Africa ranks 55th of 173 countries 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.

Pulses, Total — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Pulses, Total — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 5.64 % change on previous year
1963 5.55 % change on previous year -1.6%
1964 -26.16 % change on previous year -571.4%
1965 36.23 % change on previous year -238.5%
1966 -3.35 % change on previous year -109.2%
1967 38.09 % change on previous year -1236.9%
1968 -13.21 % change on previous year -134.7%
1969 -25.45 % change on previous year +92.6%
1970 4.86 % change on previous year -119.1%
1971 -9.95 % change on previous year -304.6%
1972 8.15 % change on previous year -181.9%
1973 -18.45 % change on previous year -326.3%
1974 45.38 % change on previous year -345.9%
1975 -25.94 % change on previous year -157.2%
1976 5.08 % change on previous year -119.6%
1977 20.65 % change on previous year +306.0%
1978 12.12 % change on previous year -41.3%
1979 -19 % change on previous year -256.7%
1980 13.94 % change on previous year -173.3%
1981 13.01 % change on previous year -6.7%
1982 -17.23 % change on previous year -232.4%
1983 -35.86 % change on previous year +108.2%
1984 26.49 % change on previous year -173.9%
1985 20.43 % change on previous year -22.9%
1986 12.25 % change on previous year -40.0%
1987 1.09 % change on previous year -91.1%
1988 3.32 % change on previous year +204.4%
1989 10.13 % change on previous year +204.9%
1990 13.12 % change on previous year +29.5%
1991 -22.79 % change on previous year -273.7%
1992 -60.32 % change on previous year +164.7%
1993 67.44 % change on previous year -211.8%
1994 -22.92 % change on previous year -134.0%
1995 -1.91 % change on previous year -91.7%
1996 9.84 % change on previous year -615.9%
1997 6.34 % change on previous year -35.5%
1998 -16.31 % change on previous year -357.0%
1999 64.41 % change on previous year -495.0%
2000 0.5839 % change on previous year -99.1%
2001 18.32 % change on previous year +3037.2%
2002 -32.66 % change on previous year -278.3%
2003 -8.58 % change on previous year -73.7%
2004 27.36 % change on previous year -418.8%
2005 -0.3627 % change on previous year -101.3%
2006 -2.28 % change on previous year +528.2%
2007 -33.29 % change on previous year +1361.2%
2008 31.06 % change on previous year -193.3%
2009 9.09 % change on previous year -70.7%
2010 -17.97 % change on previous year -297.7%
2011 -15.01 % change on previous year -16.4%
2012 10.88 % change on previous year -172.5%
2013 19.62 % change on previous year +80.4%
2014 28.05 % change on previous year +43.0%
2015 -12.33 % change on previous year -144.0%
2016 -41.08 % change on previous year +233.1%
2017 63.78 % change on previous year -255.2%
2018 5.25 % change on previous year -91.8%
2019 1.17 % change on previous year -77.8%
2020 5.99 % change on previous year +412.8%
2021 -3.06 % change on previous year -151.1%
2022 -19.55 % change on previous year +538.2%
2023 -2.85 % change on previous year -85.4%
2024 4.77 % change on previous year -267.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.17 % change on previous year -26.16 % change on previous year 38.09 % change on previous year 8
1970s 2.29 % change on previous year -25.94 % change on previous year 45.38 % change on previous year 10
1980s 4.76 % change on previous year -35.86 % change on previous year 26.49 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.69 % change on previous year -60.32 % change on previous year 67.44 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.9228 % change on previous year -33.29 % change on previous year 31.06 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.24 % change on previous year -41.08 % change on previous year 63.78 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.94 % change on previous year -19.55 % change on previous year 5.99 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 52 Togo 5.73 % change on previous year compare
  2. 53 Réunion 5.4 % change on previous year compare
  3. 54 Kyrgyzstan 5.14 % change on previous year compare
  4. 56 Fiji 4.64 % change on previous year compare
  5. 57 Indonesia 4.37 % change on previous year compare
  6. 58 Brazil 4.11 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulses, total — production, annual growth rate in South Africa?
Pulses, total — production, annual growth rate in South Africa was 4.77 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest pulses, total — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 67.44 % change on previous year in 1993.
What is the lowest pulses, total — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -60.32 % change on previous year in 1992.
How does South Africa rank for pulses, total — production, annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 55th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
Is pulses, total — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Pulses, Total — Production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Pulses, Total — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Pulses, Total — Production, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
214 places, 11,988 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Pulses, Total — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.