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