Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in South Africa
South Africa: Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) was 0.4934 1000 USD per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 USD per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in South Africa is 0.4934 1000 USD per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it 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 0.5477 1000 USD per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0755 1000 USD per square kilometre, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 108th of 139 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0755 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 0.0767 1000 USD per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 0.0874 1000 USD per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1964 | 0.0882 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 0.0853 1000 USD per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 0.0895 1000 USD per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 0.1054 1000 USD per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1968 | 0.1175 1000 USD per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 0.1122 1000 USD per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 0.132 1000 USD per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1971 | 0.1283 1000 USD per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 0.1431 1000 USD per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 0.1201 1000 USD per square kilometre | -16.1% |
| 1974 | 0.1381 1000 USD per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1975 | 0.1496 1000 USD per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 0.1446 1000 USD per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 0.1597 1000 USD per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 0.1487 1000 USD per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 0.1485 1000 USD per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 0.1463 1000 USD per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 0.18 1000 USD per square kilometre | +23.0% |
| 1982 | 0.2066 1000 USD per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 0.1789 1000 USD per square kilometre | -13.4% |
| 1984 | 0.2055 1000 USD per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1985 | 0.2207 1000 USD per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 0.2145 1000 USD per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 0.2147 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 0.2241 1000 USD per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 0.2603 1000 USD per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 0.2611 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 0.2745 1000 USD per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 0.224 1000 USD per square kilometre | -18.4% |
| 1993 | 0.2675 1000 USD per square kilometre | +19.4% |
| 1994 | 0.2687 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 0.2933 1000 USD per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 0.3244 1000 USD per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 0.325 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 0.34 1000 USD per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 0.3643 1000 USD per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 0.3463 1000 USD per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 0.3572 1000 USD per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 0.3187 1000 USD per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 0.3366 1000 USD per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 0.3671 1000 USD per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 0.3608 1000 USD per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 0.3765 1000 USD per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 0.3892 1000 USD per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 0.4138 1000 USD per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 0.3824 1000 USD per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 0.427 1000 USD per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 0.4454 1000 USD per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 0.4515 1000 USD per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 0.4432 1000 USD per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 0.457 1000 USD per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5047 1000 USD per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 0.4378 1000 USD per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 0.5011 1000 USD per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 0.5062 1000 USD per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 0.5477 1000 USD per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 0.5453 1000 USD per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 0.5301 1000 USD per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 0.5203 1000 USD per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 0.4934 1000 USD per square kilometre | -5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0931 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.0755 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.1175 1000 USD per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.1413 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.1201 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.1597 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2052 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.1463 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.2603 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2943 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.224 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.3643 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3648 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.3187 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.4138 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4722 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.427 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.5477 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5223 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.4934 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.5453 1000 USD per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 105 Brazil 0.5226 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 106 Chile 0.5203 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 107 Ecuador 0.5134 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 109 Mexico 0.4773 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 110 Croatia 0.4498 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 111 Kuwait 0.4468 1000 USD 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 0.4934 1000 USD 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 0.5477 1000 USD 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 0.0755 1000 USD per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value (constant 2014-2016)?
- South Africa ranks 108th out of 139 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 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 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 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 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.