Roots and Tubers, Total: Gross Production … square kilometre SLC in South Africa
South Africa: Roots and Tubers, Total: Gross Production … square kilometre SLC was 6.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
89th
of 141 countries
All-time high
6.99 1000 SLC per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
0.9634 1000 SLC per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 SLC per square kilometre.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 6.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre for roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in 2023.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in South Africa peaked at 6.99 1000 SLC per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.9634 1000 SLC per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places South Africa 89th out of 141 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roots and Tubers, Total: Gross Production … square kilometre SLC in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.9634 1000 SLC per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 0.9781 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 1.12 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1964 | 1.12 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 1.09 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 1.14 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 1.34 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1968 | 1.5 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 1.43 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 1.68 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1971 | 1.64 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 1.83 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 1.53 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -16.1% |
| 1974 | 1.76 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1975 | 1.91 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 1.84 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 2.04 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 1.9 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 1.89 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 1.87 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 2.3 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +23.0% |
| 1982 | 2.64 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 2.28 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -13.4% |
| 1984 | 2.62 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1985 | 2.81 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 2.74 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 2.74 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 2.86 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 3.32 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 3.33 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 3.5 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 2.86 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -18.4% |
| 1993 | 3.41 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +19.4% |
| 1994 | 3.43 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 3.74 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 4.14 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 4.15 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 4.34 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 4.65 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 4.42 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 4.56 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 4.07 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 4.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 4.68 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 4.6 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 4.8 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 4.96 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 5.28 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 4.88 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 5.45 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 5.68 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 5.76 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 5.65 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 5.83 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 6.44 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 5.58 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 6.39 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 6.46 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 6.99 1000 SLC per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 6.96 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 6.76 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 6.64 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 6.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre | -5.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 6.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 22.21 1000 SLC per square kilometre, 28% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 6.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 251.09 1000 SLC per square kilometre, 3% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.19 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 0.9634 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 1.5 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.8 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 1.53 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 2.04 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.62 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 1.87 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 3.32 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.75 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 2.86 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 4.65 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.65 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 4.07 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 5.28 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.02 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 5.45 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 6.99 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.66 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 6.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 6.96 1000 SLC per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 86 Mexico 7.4 1000 SLC per square kilometre compare
- 87 Poland 7.12 1000 SLC per square kilometre compare
- 88 Romania 7 1000 SLC per square kilometre compare
- 90 Antigua and Barbuda 6.22 1000 SLC per square kilometre compare
- 91 Germany 5.34 1000 SLC per square kilometre compare
- 92 Sweden 5.14 1000 SLC per square kilometre 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 (constant 2014-2016) in South Africa?
- Roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in South Africa was 6.29 1000 SLC per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.99 1000 SLC per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9634 1000 SLC per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016)?
- South Africa ranks 89th out of 141 countries with data for 2023.
- Is roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. 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 Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.