Banana production in South Africa
South Africa: Banana production was 430,925 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
430,925
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
36th
of 152 countries
All-time high
502,069
in 2022
All-time low
28,681
in 1964
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Banana production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for banana production in South Africa is 430,925, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in South Africa peaked at 502,069 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28,681, in 1964.
That places South Africa 36th out of 152 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.
Banana production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 55,032 | — |
| 1962 | 37,190 | -32.4% |
| 1963 | 53,252 | +43.2% |
| 1964 | 28,681 | -46.1% |
| 1965 | 28,943 | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 38,378 | +32.6% |
| 1967 | 51,828 | +35.0% |
| 1968 | 45,645 | -11.9% |
| 1969 | 68,241 | +49.5% |
| 1970 | 57,618 | -15.6% |
| 1971 | 81,355 | +41.2% |
| 1972 | 74,908 | -7.9% |
| 1973 | 99,260 | +32.5% |
| 1974 | 101,653 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 97,998 | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 87,474 | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 89,564 | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 102,780 | +14.8% |
| 1979 | 108,347 | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 111,548 | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 113,714 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 135,784 | +19.4% |
| 1983 | 116,207 | -14.4% |
| 1984 | 140,823 | +21.2% |
| 1985 | 150,825 | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 177,124 | +17.4% |
| 1987 | 177,859 | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 194,937 | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 207,802 | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 226,141 | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 238,893 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 181,648 | -24.0% |
| 1993 | 133,571 | -26.5% |
| 1994 | 131,431 | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 134,982 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 164,976 | +22.2% |
| 1997 | 183,343 | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 330,009 | +80.0% |
| 1999 | 378,728 | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 377,967 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 371,361 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 362,290 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 334,080 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 279,767 | -16.3% |
| 2005 | 351,612 | +25.7% |
| 2006 | 342,568 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 345,749 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 393,141 | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 370,805 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 399,898 | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 384,773 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 386,680 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 419,564 | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 456,952 | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 435,252 | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 310,070 | -28.8% |
| 2017 | 335,208 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 444,879 | +32.7% |
| 2019 | 416,169 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 322,915 | -22.4% |
| 2021 | 351,574 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 502,069 | +42.8% |
| 2023 | 428,789 | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 430,925 | +0.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 430,925 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 74,035, 5.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 430,925 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 186,861, 2.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45,243 | 28,681 | 68,241 | 9 |
| 1970s | 90,096 | 57,618 | 108,347 | 10 |
| 1980s | 152,662 | 111,548 | 207,802 | 10 |
| 1990s | 210,372 | 131,431 | 378,728 | 10 |
| 2000s | 352,934 | 279,767 | 393,141 | 10 |
| 2010s | 398,944 | 310,070 | 456,952 | 10 |
| 2020s | 407,254 | 322,915 | 502,069 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 33 Honduras 550,869 compare
- 34 Cote d'Ivoire 534,243 compare
- 35 Venezuela 533,896 compare
- 37 Spain 421,320 compare
- 38 Madagascar 399,940 compare
- 39 Mozambique 387,740 compare
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 banana production in South Africa?
- Banana production in South Africa was 430,925 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest banana production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 502,069 in 2022.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,681 in 1964.
- How does South Africa rank for banana production?
- South Africa ranks 36th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. 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 Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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