Avocado production in South Africa
South Africa: Avocado production was 123,448 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
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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.