Sheep fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Sheep fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate was 10.16 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 290.4%
World rank
19th
of 193 countries
All-time high
38.05 % change on previous year
in 1991
All-time low
-27.41 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Sheep fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 10.16 % change on previous year for sheep fat, unrendered — production, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 290.4% on the previous year and up 195.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep fat, unrendered — production, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 38.05 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -27.41 % change on previous year, in 1973.
That places South Africa 19th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -247.2% |
| 1964 | 0.9807 % change on previous year | -134.3% |
| 1965 | 15.53 % change on previous year | +1484.0% |
| 1966 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 1967 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1968 | 19.38 % change on previous year | +505.5% |
| 1969 | 14.94 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1970 | -10.8 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 1971 | 7.89 % change on previous year | -173.1% |
| 1972 | 8.3 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1973 | -27.41 % change on previous year | -430.3% |
| 1974 | -17.57 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 1975 | 6.13 % change on previous year | -134.9% |
| 1976 | 6.84 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 1977 | -3.28 % change on previous year | -147.9% |
| 1978 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -265.2% |
| 1979 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0.1725 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0.1497 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1983 | 0.3749 % change on previous year | +150.5% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 0.746 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | -18.52 % change on previous year | -2582.5% |
| 1987 | 15.45 % change on previous year | -183.5% |
| 1988 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 1989 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 38.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -8.55 % change on previous year | -122.5% |
| 1993 | -8.58 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1994 | -26.71 % change on previous year | +211.4% |
| 1995 | -10.76 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 1996 | 6.08 % change on previous year | -156.5% |
| 1997 | -7.61 % change on previous year | -225.2% |
| 1998 | 0.6104 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 1999 | 14.24 % change on previous year | +2233.3% |
| 2000 | -9.55 % change on previous year | -167.0% |
| 2001 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -117.4% |
| 2002 | 0.9618 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2003 | 14.29 % change on previous year | +1385.3% |
| 2004 | 15.75 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2005 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 2006 | 0.8899 % change on previous year | -130.9% |
| 2007 | 24.91 % change on previous year | +2698.9% |
| 2008 | -3.71 % change on previous year | -114.9% |
| 2009 | -0.3053 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 2010 | -4.17 % change on previous year | +1264.7% |
| 2011 | -6.78 % change on previous year | +62.7% |
| 2012 | 7.13 % change on previous year | -205.2% |
| 2013 | 13.86 % change on previous year | +94.3% |
| 2014 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2015 | -8.57 % change on previous year | -349.1% |
| 2016 | 0.7104 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 2017 | -8.02 % change on previous year | -1229.5% |
| 2018 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -151.6% |
| 2019 | 0.4621 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 2020 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -365.5% |
| 2021 | -3.11 % change on previous year | +153.1% |
| 2022 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 2023 | -5.34 % change on previous year | -263.3% |
| 2024 | 10.16 % change on previous year | -290.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.27 % change on previous year | -2.86 % change on previous year | 19.38 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | -2.02 % change on previous year | -27.41 % change on previous year | 8.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3049 % change on previous year | -18.52 % change on previous year | 15.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3226 % change on previous year | -26.71 % change on previous year | 38.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.2 % change on previous year | -9.55 % change on previous year | 24.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2205 % change on previous year | -8.57 % change on previous year | 13.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7525 % change on previous year | -5.34 % change on previous year | 10.16 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 16 Melanesia 11.62 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Guinea 11.48 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Ethiopia 10.35 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Ireland 10 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Australia 9.53 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Kenya 9.36 % change on previous year 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 sheep fat, unrendered — production, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Sheep fat, unrendered — production, annual growth rate in South Africa was 10.16 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest sheep fat, unrendered — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 38.05 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest sheep fat, unrendered — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.41 % change on previous year in 1973.
- How does South Africa rank for sheep fat, unrendered — production, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 19th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep fat, unrendered — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 195.4%. 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 Sheep fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Sheep fat, unrendered — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Sheep fat, unrendered — Production Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Sheep fat, unrendered — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.