Pulses, Total — Production in South Africa
South Africa: Pulses, Total — Production was 75,109 t in 2024. ▼ Falling
Pulses, Total — Production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulses, total — production in South Africa is 75,109 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in South Africa peaked at 154,971 t in 1990 and was at its lowest, 47,473 t, in 1992.
That places South Africa 104th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Pulses, Total — Production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 101,912 t | — |
| 1962 | 107,663 t | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 113,639 t | +5.6% |
| 1964 | 83,906 t | -26.2% |
| 1965 | 114,302 t | +36.2% |
| 1966 | 110,473 t | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 152,548 t | +38.1% |
| 1968 | 132,395 t | -13.2% |
| 1969 | 98,700 t | -25.5% |
| 1970 | 103,500 t | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 93,200 t | -10.0% |
| 1972 | 100,800 t | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 82,200 t | -18.5% |
| 1974 | 119,500 t | +45.4% |
| 1975 | 88,500 t | -25.9% |
| 1976 | 93,000 t | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 112,200 t | +20.6% |
| 1978 | 125,800 t | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 101,900 t | -19.0% |
| 1980 | 116,100 t | +13.9% |
| 1981 | 131,200 t | +13.0% |
| 1982 | 108,600 t | -17.2% |
| 1983 | 69,651 t | -35.9% |
| 1984 | 88,100 t | +26.5% |
| 1985 | 106,100 t | +20.4% |
| 1986 | 119,100 t | +12.3% |
| 1987 | 120,400 t | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 124,400 t | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 137,000 t | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 154,971 t | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 119,651 t | -22.8% |
| 1992 | 47,473 t | -60.3% |
| 1993 | 79,491 t | +67.4% |
| 1994 | 61,270 t | -22.9% |
| 1995 | 60,102 t | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 66,014 t | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 70,202 t | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 58,755 t | -16.3% |
| 1999 | 96,600 t | +64.4% |
| 2000 | 97,164 t | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 114,961 t | +18.3% |
| 2002 | 77,411 t | -32.7% |
| 2003 | 70,768 t | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 90,130 t | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 89,803 t | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 87,756 t | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 58,540 t | -33.3% |
| 2008 | 76,720 t | +31.1% |
| 2009 | 83,695 t | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 68,657 t | -18.0% |
| 2011 | 58,349 t | -15.0% |
| 2012 | 64,696 t | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 77,392 t | +19.6% |
| 2014 | 99,105 t | +28.1% |
| 2015 | 86,883 t | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 51,190 t | -41.1% |
| 2017 | 83,837 t | +63.8% |
| 2018 | 88,241 t | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 89,272 t | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 94,621 t | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 91,723 t | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 73,793 t | -19.5% |
| 2023 | 71,687 t | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 75,109 t | +4.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 75,109 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,983 t, 2.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 75,109 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 85,792 t, 88% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 112,838 t | 83,906 t | 152,548 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 102,060 t | 82,200 t | 125,800 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 112,065 t | 69,651 t | 137,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 81,453 t | 47,473 t | 154,971 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 84,695 t | 58,540 t | 114,961 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 76,762 t | 51,190 t | 99,105 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 81,387 t | 71,687 t | 94,621 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 101 Cambodia 81,977 t compare
- 102 Uzbekistan 75,897 t compare
- 102 Uzbekistan 75,897 t compare
- 105 Zambia 73,399 t compare
- 106 Malaysia 62,894 t compare
- 107 Philippines 62,546 t compare
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 pulses, total — production in South Africa?
- Pulses, total — production in South Africa was 75,109 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 154,971 t in 1990.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,473 t in 1992.
- How does South Africa rank for pulses, total — production?
- South Africa ranks 104th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulses, Total — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.