Apple production in South Africa
South Africa: Apple production was 1.33 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Apple production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, apple production in South Africa stood at 1.33 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 70.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, apple production in South Africa peaked at 1.33 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 95,844 tonnes, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 11th of 96 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 155,535 tonnes | 95,844 tonnes | 212,054 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 310,363 tonnes | 222,255 tonnes | 381,429 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 442,139 tonnes | 359,547 tonnes | 554,742 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 548,058 tonnes | 430,344 tonnes | 623,676 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 704,020 tonnes | 601,966 tonnes | 817,698 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 848,728 tonnes | 724,232 tonnes | 934,375 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.18 million tonnes | 998,785 tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is apple production in South Africa?
- Apple production in South Africa was 1.33 million tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest apple production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest apple production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 95,844 tonnes in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for apple production?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 96 countries with data for 2024.
- Is apple production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.7%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Apple production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Apple production is measured in tonnes.