Sorghum — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Sorghum — Gross Production Value was 275,772 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
275,772 1000 SLC
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
42nd
of 82 countries
All-time high
2.05 million 1000 SLC
in 1967
All-time low
198,387 1000 SLC
in 2016
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Sorghum — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sorghum — gross production value in South Africa is 275,772 1000 SLC, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and down 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 2.05 million 1000 SLC in 1967 and was at its lowest, 198,387 1000 SLC, in 2016.
That places South Africa 42nd out of 82 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.
Sorghum — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 942,752 1000 SLC | — |
| 1962 | 509,795 1000 SLC | -45.9% |
| 1963 | 765,408 1000 SLC | +50.1% |
| 1964 | 723,198 1000 SLC | -5.5% |
| 1965 | 1.17 million 1000 SLC | +61.1% |
| 1966 | 883,596 1000 SLC | -24.2% |
| 1967 | 2.05 million 1000 SLC | +131.8% |
| 1968 | 559,986 1000 SLC | -72.7% |
| 1969 | 559,986 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.07 million 1000 SLC | +90.5% |
| 1971 | 1.55 million 1000 SLC | +45.4% |
| 1972 | 1.44 million 1000 SLC | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 624,708 1000 SLC | -56.5% |
| 1974 | 1.93 million 1000 SLC | +208.6% |
| 1975 | 1.14 million 1000 SLC | -40.9% |
| 1976 | 872,340 1000 SLC | -23.5% |
| 1977 | 1.18 million 1000 SLC | +35.2% |
| 1978 | 1.74 million 1000 SLC | +48.0% |
| 1979 | 1.06 million 1000 SLC | -39.2% |
| 1980 | 2.00 million 1000 SLC | +88.6% |
| 1981 | 1.56 million 1000 SLC | -22.2% |
| 1982 | 849,828 1000 SLC | -45.4% |
| 1983 | 621,894 1000 SLC | -26.8% |
| 1984 | 1.40 million 1000 SLC | +125.3% |
| 1985 | 1.77 million 1000 SLC | +26.1% |
| 1986 | 1.37 million 1000 SLC | -22.5% |
| 1987 | 1.91 million 1000 SLC | +39.0% |
| 1988 | 1.83 million 1000 SLC | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 1.44 million 1000 SLC | -21.5% |
| 1990 | 959,574 1000 SLC | -33.3% |
| 1991 | 849,828 1000 SLC | -11.4% |
| 1992 | 332,052 1000 SLC | -60.9% |
| 1993 | 1.45 million 1000 SLC | +336.8% |
| 1994 | 1.46 million 1000 SLC | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 817,627 1000 SLC | -44.1% |
| 1996 | 1.51 million 1000 SLC | +84.4% |
| 1997 | 1.22 million 1000 SLC | -19.1% |
| 1998 | 1.01 million 1000 SLC | -17.3% |
| 1999 | 629,013 1000 SLC | -37.6% |
| 2000 | 1.33 million 1000 SLC | +111.5% |
| 2001 | 580,171 1000 SLC | -56.4% |
| 2002 | 726,012 1000 SLC | +25.1% |
| 2003 | 731,640 1000 SLC | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 1.05 million 1000 SLC | +43.5% |
| 2005 | 731,640 1000 SLC | -30.3% |
| 2006 | 270,144 1000 SLC | -63.1% |
| 2007 | 495,264 1000 SLC | +83.3% |
| 2008 | 717,570 1000 SLC | +44.9% |
| 2009 | 778,071 1000 SLC | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 552,951 1000 SLC | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 436,170 1000 SLC | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 379,890 1000 SLC | -12.9% |
| 2013 | 414,221 1000 SLC | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 745,710 1000 SLC | +80.0% |
| 2015 | 339,087 1000 SLC | -54.5% |
| 2016 | 198,387 1000 SLC | -41.5% |
| 2017 | 427,728 1000 SLC | +115.6% |
| 2018 | 323,610 1000 SLC | -24.3% |
| 2019 | 357,378 1000 SLC | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 444,612 1000 SLC | +24.4% |
| 2021 | 605,010 1000 SLC | +36.1% |
| 2022 | 290,236 1000 SLC | -52.0% |
| 2023 | 265,529 1000 SLC | -8.5% |
| 2024 | 275,772 1000 SLC | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 906,479 1000 SLC | 509,795 1000 SLC | 2.05 million 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.26 million 1000 SLC | 624,708 1000 SLC | 1.93 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.47 million 1000 SLC | 621,894 1000 SLC | 2.00 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.02 million 1000 SLC | 332,052 1000 SLC | 1.51 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 741,049 1000 SLC | 270,144 1000 SLC | 1.33 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 417,513 1000 SLC | 198,387 1000 SLC | 745,710 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 376,232 1000 SLC | 265,529 1000 SLC | 605,010 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 sorghum — gross production value in South Africa?
- Sorghum — gross production value in South Africa was 275,772 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sorghum — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.05 million 1000 SLC in 1967.
- What is the lowest sorghum — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 198,387 1000 SLC in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for sorghum — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 42nd out of 82 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sorghum — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.0%. 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 Sorghum — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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