Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value was 671,165 1000 Int$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
671,165 1000 Int$
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
44th
of 192 countries
All-time high
687,795 1000 Int$
in 2019
All-time low
91,563 1000 Int$
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 Int$.
Analysis
In 2024, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in South Africa stood at 671,165 1000 Int$.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 687,795 1000 Int$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 91,563 1000 Int$, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 44th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 Int$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 91,563 1000 Int$ | — |
| 1962 | 92,684 1000 Int$ | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 107,298 1000 Int$ | +15.8% |
| 1964 | 107,918 1000 Int$ | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 104,545 1000 Int$ | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 110,094 1000 Int$ | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 129,604 1000 Int$ | +17.7% |
| 1968 | 145,164 1000 Int$ | +12.0% |
| 1969 | 138,832 1000 Int$ | -4.4% |
| 1970 | 163,303 1000 Int$ | +17.6% |
| 1971 | 159,310 1000 Int$ | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 177,612 1000 Int$ | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 148,374 1000 Int$ | -16.5% |
| 1974 | 171,061 1000 Int$ | +15.3% |
| 1975 | 186,252 1000 Int$ | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 179,658 1000 Int$ | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 198,547 1000 Int$ | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 184,532 1000 Int$ | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 183,901 1000 Int$ | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 181,192 1000 Int$ | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 224,282 1000 Int$ | +23.8% |
| 1982 | 258,362 1000 Int$ | +15.2% |
| 1983 | 222,693 1000 Int$ | -13.8% |
| 1984 | 256,011 1000 Int$ | +15.0% |
| 1985 | 274,857 1000 Int$ | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 267,567 1000 Int$ | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 266,767 1000 Int$ | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 278,929 1000 Int$ | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 325,787 1000 Int$ | +16.8% |
| 1990 | 326,609 1000 Int$ | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 343,127 1000 Int$ | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 279,089 1000 Int$ | -18.7% |
| 1993 | 333,487 1000 Int$ | +19.5% |
| 1994 | 334,948 1000 Int$ | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 367,446 1000 Int$ | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 408,136 1000 Int$ | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 407,491 1000 Int$ | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 426,799 1000 Int$ | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 458,355 1000 Int$ | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 435,468 1000 Int$ | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 448,833 1000 Int$ | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 400,220 1000 Int$ | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 423,259 1000 Int$ | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 461,715 1000 Int$ | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 453,639 1000 Int$ | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 474,522 1000 Int$ | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 490,329 1000 Int$ | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 521,399 1000 Int$ | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 480,172 1000 Int$ | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 536,711 1000 Int$ | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 561,417 1000 Int$ | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 569,228 1000 Int$ | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 557,504 1000 Int$ | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 575,410 1000 Int$ | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 635,863 1000 Int$ | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 551,025 1000 Int$ | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 630,278 1000 Int$ | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 635,408 1000 Int$ | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 687,795 1000 Int$ | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 685,391 1000 Int$ | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 666,386 1000 Int$ | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 652,681 1000 Int$ | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 620,210 1000 Int$ | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 671,165 1000 Int$ | +8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 114,189 1000 Int$ | 91,563 1000 Int$ | 145,164 1000 Int$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 175,255 1000 Int$ | 148,374 1000 Int$ | 198,547 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 255,645 1000 Int$ | 181,192 1000 Int$ | 325,787 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 368,549 1000 Int$ | 279,089 1000 Int$ | 458,355 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 458,956 1000 Int$ | 400,220 1000 Int$ | 521,399 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 594,064 1000 Int$ | 536,711 1000 Int$ | 687,795 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 659,167 1000 Int$ | 620,210 1000 Int$ | 685,391 1000 Int$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 41 Belgium-Luxembourg 752,467 1000 Int$ compare
- 42 Denmark 750,207 1000 Int$ compare
- 43 Burundi 714,444 1000 Int$ compare
- 45 Kazakhstan 659,361 1000 Int$ compare
- 46 Czechoslovakia 657,455 1000 Int$ compare
- 47 Yugoslav SFR 632,025 1000 Int$ compare
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 roots and tubers, total — gross production value in South Africa?
- Roots and tubers, total — gross production value in South Africa was 671,165 1000 Int$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 687,795 1000 Int$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 91,563 1000 Int$ in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 44th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is roots and tubers, total — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. 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 Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The domain provides detailed data on the value of agricultural production that is calculated by the agricultural production data and the price data at farm gate. Thus, the value of production measures the agricultural production in monetary terms at the farm gate level.