Avocado production in South Africa
South Africa: Avocado production was 123,448 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
123,448 tonnes
Change on year
up 13.4%
World rank
20th
of 97 countries
All-time high
127,568 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
4,011 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Avocado 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
South Africa recorded 123,448 tonnes for avocado production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.4% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avocado production in South Africa peaked at 127,568 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 4,011 tonnes, in 1966.
That places South Africa 20th out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Avocado production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,733 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 5,412 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1963 | 4,054 tonnes | -25.1% |
| 1964 | 4,553 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1965 | 4,152 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1966 | 4,011 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1967 | 5,891 tonnes | +46.9% |
| 1968 | 6,150 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 8,747 tonnes | +42.2% |
| 1970 | 7,757 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1971 | 8,729 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1972 | 9,587 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 12,112 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1974 | 13,254 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 14,760 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1976 | 17,140 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1977 | 18,971 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 18,284 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 20,162 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1980 | 20,283 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 21,135 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 21,967 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 26,581 tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1984 | 22,132 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1985 | 25,506 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1986 | 32,553 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1987 | 38,270 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1988 | 41,217 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 41,004 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 51,808 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1991 | 48,565 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 42,234 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1993 | 37,763 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1994 | 48,418 tonnes | +28.2% |
| 1995 | 45,428 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 53,801 tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1997 | 44,586 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 1998 | 92,161 tonnes | +106.7% |
| 1999 | 55,793 tonnes | -39.5% |
| 2000 | 81,006 tonnes | +45.2% |
| 2001 | 51,942 tonnes | -35.9% |
| 2002 | 84,720 tonnes | +63.1% |
| 2003 | 63,265 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 2004 | 56,869 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 105,931 tonnes | +86.3% |
| 2006 | 61,404 tonnes | -42.0% |
| 2007 | 65,209 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 83,534 tonnes | +28.1% |
| 2009 | 76,726 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 83,204 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 75,765 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 91,603 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 2013 | 83,718 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 107,176 tonnes | +28.0% |
| 2015 | 86,189 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2016 | 89,546 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 63,045 tonnes | -29.6% |
| 2018 | 127,568 tonnes | +102.3% |
| 2019 | 83,623 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2020 | 84,775 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 82,677 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 103,602 tonnes | +25.3% |
| 2023 | 108,880 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 123,448 tonnes | +13.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 123,448 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18,508 tonnes, 6.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 123,448 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49,401 tonnes, 2.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,300 tonnes | 4,011 tonnes | 8,747 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 14,076 tonnes | 7,757 tonnes | 20,162 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,065 tonnes | 20,283 tonnes | 41,217 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 52,056 tonnes | 37,763 tonnes | 92,161 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 73,061 tonnes | 51,942 tonnes | 105,931 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 89,144 tonnes | 63,045 tonnes | 127,568 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 100,676 tonnes | 82,677 tonnes | 123,448 tonnes | 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 avocado production in South Africa?
- Avocado production in South Africa was 123,448 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 avocado production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 127,568 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest avocado production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,011 tonnes in 1966.
- How does South Africa rank for avocado production?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is avocado production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. 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 Avocado production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in tonnes.