Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value was 18.37 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in South Africa stood at 18.37 million 1000 SLC. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 179.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 18.37 million 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 669,681 1000 SLC, in 1991.
That places South Africa 61st out of 161 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 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 669,681 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 1.06 million 1000 SLC | +58.4% |
| 1993 | 788,808 1000 SLC | -25.7% |
| 1994 | 953,705 1000 SLC | +20.9% |
| 1995 | 1.34 million 1000 SLC | +40.3% |
| 1996 | 1.32 million 1000 SLC | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 1.41 million 1000 SLC | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 1.80 million 1000 SLC | +27.8% |
| 1999 | 1.68 million 1000 SLC | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 2.08 million 1000 SLC | +24.1% |
| 2001 | 1.92 million 1000 SLC | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 2.70 million 1000 SLC | +41.0% |
| 2003 | 3.00 million 1000 SLC | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 2.67 million 1000 SLC | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 2.94 million 1000 SLC | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 3.02 million 1000 SLC | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 3.49 million 1000 SLC | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 3.73 million 1000 SLC | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 5.34 million 1000 SLC | +43.2% |
| 2010 | 4.89 million 1000 SLC | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 5.27 million 1000 SLC | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 5.40 million 1000 SLC | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 6.36 million 1000 SLC | +17.6% |
| 2014 | 6.57 million 1000 SLC | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 6.59 million 1000 SLC | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 8.31 million 1000 SLC | +26.0% |
| 2017 | 7.39 million 1000 SLC | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 8.03 million 1000 SLC | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 8.84 million 1000 SLC | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 10.12 million 1000 SLC | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 10.25 million 1000 SLC | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 10.16 million 1000 SLC | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 18.05 million 1000 SLC | +77.7% |
| 2024 | 18.37 million 1000 SLC | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.22 million 1000 SLC | 669,681 1000 SLC | 1.80 million 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.09 million 1000 SLC | 1.92 million 1000 SLC | 5.34 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.77 million 1000 SLC | 4.89 million 1000 SLC | 8.84 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.39 million 1000 SLC | 10.12 million 1000 SLC | 18.37 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
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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 18.37 million 1000 SLC 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 18.37 million 1000 SLC in 2024.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 669,681 1000 SLC in 1991.
- How does South Africa rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 61st out of 161 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 179.4%. 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 (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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