Food price anomalies in South Africa
South Africa: Food price anomalies was 1.17 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.17
Change on year
up 74.6%
World rank
54th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1.5
in 2016
All-time low
-2.56
in 2010
Years of data
14
2010–2023
Food price anomalies in South Africa, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food price anomalies in South Africa is 1.17, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 74.6% on the previous year and up 325.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food price anomalies in South Africa peaked at 1.5 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -2.56, in 2010.
That places South Africa 54th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.279 | -2.56 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5075 | 0.03 | 1.17 | 4 |
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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 food price anomalies in South Africa?
- Food price anomalies in South Africa was 1.17 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest food price anomalies recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5 in 2016.
- What is the lowest food price anomalies recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.56 in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for food price anomalies?
- South Africa ranks 54th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is food price anomalies rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 325.0%. 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 Food price anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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