Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value was 646,424 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
646,424 1000 USD
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
47th
of 148 countries
All-time high
664,388 1000 USD
in 2019
All-time low
91,612 1000 USD
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 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in South Africa stood at 646,424 1000 USD.
The figure is up 8.0% 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 664,388 1000 USD in 2019 and was at its lowest, 91,612 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places South Africa 47th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, 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 Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 91,612 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 93,006 1000 USD | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 106,041 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 1964 | 106,958 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 103,421 1000 USD | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 108,593 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 127,814 1000 USD | +17.7% |
| 1968 | 142,513 1000 USD | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 136,050 1000 USD | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 160,103 1000 USD | +17.7% |
| 1971 | 155,648 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 173,611 1000 USD | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 145,677 1000 USD | -16.1% |
| 1974 | 167,486 1000 USD | +15.0% |
| 1975 | 181,506 1000 USD | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 175,449 1000 USD | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 193,753 1000 USD | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 180,415 1000 USD | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 180,142 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 177,454 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 218,352 1000 USD | +23.0% |
| 1982 | 250,676 1000 USD | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 217,058 1000 USD | -13.4% |
| 1984 | 249,312 1000 USD | +14.9% |
| 1985 | 267,683 1000 USD | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 260,200 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 260,471 1000 USD | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 271,859 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 315,821 1000 USD | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 316,694 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 332,952 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 271,785 1000 USD | -18.4% |
| 1993 | 324,497 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 1994 | 325,938 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 355,783 1000 USD | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 393,478 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 394,296 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 412,499 1000 USD | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 441,875 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 420,100 1000 USD | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 433,272 1000 USD | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 386,591 1000 USD | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 408,271 1000 USD | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 445,378 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 437,642 1000 USD | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 456,714 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 472,150 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 501,925 1000 USD | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 463,841 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 517,947 1000 USD | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 540,366 1000 USD | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 547,759 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 537,665 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 554,425 1000 USD | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 612,272 1000 USD | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 531,119 1000 USD | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 607,928 1000 USD | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 614,100 1000 USD | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 664,388 1000 USD | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 661,442 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 643,082 1000 USD | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 631,137 1000 USD | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 598,495 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 646,424 1000 USD | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 112,890 1000 USD | 91,612 1000 USD | 142,513 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 171,379 1000 USD | 145,677 1000 USD | 193,753 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 248,889 1000 USD | 177,454 1000 USD | 315,821 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 356,980 1000 USD | 271,785 1000 USD | 441,875 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 442,588 1000 USD | 386,591 1000 USD | 501,925 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 572,797 1000 USD | 517,947 1000 USD | 664,388 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 636,116 1000 USD | 598,495 1000 USD | 661,442 1000 USD | 5 |
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- 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)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
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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 646,424 1000 USD 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 664,388 1000 USD in 2019.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 91,612 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 47th out of 148 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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