Tangerines, mandarins, clementines — Import dependency ratio in South Africa

South Africa: Tangerines, mandarins, clementines — Import dependency ratio was -6.3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-6.3
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
67th
of 67 countries
All-time high
13.9
in 2016
All-time low
-7.19
in 2014
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Tangerines, mandarins, clementines — Import dependency ratio in South Africa, 2010–2024

-50510152010201720242010: -3.42011: -1.82012: -2.82013: -3.52014: -7.22015: -2.42016: 13.92017: -72018: -5.52019: -3.62020: -5.22021: -5.82022: -4.32023: -5.92024: -6.3

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Analysis

In 2024, tangerines, mandarins, clementines — import dependency ratio in South Africa stood at -6.3.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.1% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tangerines, mandarins, clementines — import dependency ratio in South Africa peaked at 13.9 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -7.19, in 2014.

South Africa ranks 67th of 67 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Tangerines, mandarins, clementines — Import dependency ratio in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Tangerines, mandarins, clementines — Import dependency ratio in South Africa, 2010 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2010 -3.35
2011 -1.84 -45.1%
2012 -2.75 +49.5%
2013 -3.55 +29.1%
2014 -7.19 +102.5%
2015 -2.36 -67.2%
2016 13.9 -689.0%
2017 -6.99 -150.3%
2018 -5.45 -22.0%
2019 -3.62 -33.6%
2020 -5.25 +45.0%
2021 -5.77 +9.9%
2022 -4.27 -26.0%
2023 -5.94 +39.1%
2024 -6.3 +6.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -2.32 -7.19 13.9 10
2020s -5.51 -6.3 -4.27 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 64 Greece -2.23 compare
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  3. 66 Georgia -5.19 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tangerines, mandarins, clementines — import dependency ratio in South Africa?
Tangerines, mandarins, clementines — import dependency ratio in South Africa was -6.3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest tangerines, mandarins, clementines — import dependency ratio recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 13.9 in 2016.
What is the lowest tangerines, mandarins, clementines — import dependency ratio recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -7.19 in 2014.
How does South Africa rank for tangerines, mandarins, clementines — import dependency ratio?
South Africa ranks 67th out of 67 countries with data for 2024.
Is tangerines, mandarins, clementines — import dependency ratio rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. 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 Tangerines, mandarins, clementines — Import dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tangerines, mandarins, clementines — Import dependency ratio
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
70 places, 787 data points, 2010–2024
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