Area of permanent meadows and pastures in South Africa
South Africa: Area of permanent meadows and pastures was 83.93 million in 2023. β¬ Flat
Latest (2023)
83.93 million
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
11th
of 205 countries
All-time high
89.15 million
in 1961
All-time low
81.38 million
in 1982
Years of data
63
1961β2023
Area of permanent meadows and pastures in South Africa, 1961β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for area of permanent meadows and pastures in South Africa is 83.93 million, measured in 2023.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, area of permanent meadows and pastures in South Africa peaked at 89.15 million in 1961 and was at its lowest, 81.38 million, in 1982.
South Africa ranks 11th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 85.30 million | 83.21 million | 89.15 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 82.00 million | 81.43 million | 82.97 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 81.59 million | 81.38 million | 82.30 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 83.44 million | 82.50 million | 83.93 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 83.93 million | 83.93 million | 83.93 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.93 million | 83.93 million | 83.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.93 million | 83.93 million | 83.93 million | 4 |
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 area of permanent meadows and pastures in South Africa?
- Area of permanent meadows and pastures in South Africa was 83.93 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest area of permanent meadows and pastures recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 89.15 million in 1961.
- What is the lowest area of permanent meadows and pastures recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.38 million in 1982.
- How does South Africa rank for area of permanent meadows and pastures?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is area of permanent meadows and pastures rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Area of permanent meadows and pastures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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