Apple production in South Africa
South Africa: Apple production was 1.33 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.33 million
Change on year
up 10.7%
World rank
12th
of 97 countries
All-time high
1.33 million
in 2024
All-time low
95,844
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Apple production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, apple production in South Africa stood at 1.33 million. 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 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 95,844, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 12th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Apple production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 95,844 | — |
| 1962 | 105,931 | +10.5% |
| 1963 | 116,240 | +9.7% |
| 1964 | 149,158 | +28.3% |
| 1965 | 139,035 | -6.8% |
| 1966 | 190,756 | +37.2% |
| 1967 | 183,294 | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 212,054 | +15.7% |
| 1969 | 207,502 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 222,255 | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 243,170 | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 317,737 | +30.7% |
| 1973 | 283,891 | -10.7% |
| 1974 | 283,613 | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 355,683 | +25.4% |
| 1976 | 371,019 | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 281,373 | -24.2% |
| 1978 | 381,429 | +35.6% |
| 1979 | 363,464 | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 426,430 | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 394,164 | -7.6% |
| 1982 | 460,987 | +17.0% |
| 1983 | 359,547 | -22.0% |
| 1984 | 483,696 | +34.5% |
| 1985 | 402,231 | -16.8% |
| 1986 | 439,836 | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 391,556 | -11.0% |
| 1988 | 554,742 | +41.7% |
| 1989 | 508,202 | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 430,344 | -15.3% |
| 1991 | 515,074 | +19.7% |
| 1992 | 521,421 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 595,483 | +14.2% |
| 1994 | 550,901 | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 512,460 | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 616,521 | +20.3% |
| 1997 | 538,434 | -12.7% |
| 1998 | 576,264 | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 623,676 | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 601,966 | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 615,794 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 623,307 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 817,167 | +31.1% |
| 2004 | 765,359 | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 678,842 | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 633,495 | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 708,430 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 778,141 | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 817,698 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 724,232 | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 781,124 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 795,758 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 903,843 | +13.6% |
| 2014 | 777,741 | -14.0% |
| 2015 | 934,375 | +20.1% |
| 2016 | 916,143 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 929,028 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 829,636 | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 895,399 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 998,785 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 1.15 million | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 1.23 million | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 1.20 million | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 1.33 million | +10.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.33 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 121,820, 10.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.33 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,583, 201.7× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 155,535 | 95,844 | 212,054 | 9 |
| 1970s | 310,363 | 222,255 | 381,429 | 10 |
| 1980s | 442,139 | 359,547 | 554,742 | 10 |
| 1990s | 548,058 | 430,344 | 623,676 | 10 |
| 2000s | 704,020 | 601,966 | 817,698 | 10 |
| 2010s | 848,728 | 724,232 | 934,375 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.18 million | 998,785 | 1.33 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is apple production in South Africa?
- Apple production in South Africa was 1.33 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest apple production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest apple production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 95,844 in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for apple production?
- South Africa ranks 12th out of 97 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Apple production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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