Banana production in South Africa
South Africa: Banana production was 430,925 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Banana 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
The most recent figure for banana production in South Africa is 430,925 tonnes, 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 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28,681 tonnes, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45,243 tonnes | 28,681 tonnes | 68,241 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 90,096 tonnes | 57,618 tonnes | 108,347 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 152,662 tonnes | 111,548 tonnes | 207,802 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 210,372 tonnes | 131,431 tonnes | 378,728 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 352,934 tonnes | 279,767 tonnes | 393,141 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 398,944 tonnes | 310,070 tonnes | 456,952 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 407,254 tonnes | 322,915 tonnes | 502,069 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 33 Honduras 550,869 tonnes compare
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- 37 Spain 421,320 tonnes compare
- 38 Madagascar 399,940 tonnes compare
- 39 Mozambique 387,740 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in South Africa?
- Banana production in South Africa was 430,925 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 banana production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 502,069 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,681 tonnes 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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