Milk production, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Milk production, annual growth rate was 1.92 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.92 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 56.8%
World rank
62nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
19.62 % change on previous year
in 1965
All-time low
-23.03 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Milk production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for milk production, annual growth rate in South Africa is 1.92 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 56.8% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk production, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 19.62 % change on previous year in 1965 and was at its lowest, -23.03 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places South Africa 62nd out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Milk production, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -2.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | -3.46 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 1964 | -12.49 % change on previous year | +260.7% |
| 1965 | 19.62 % change on previous year | -257.0% |
| 1966 | 0.5534 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 1967 | 9.28 % change on previous year | +1576.4% |
| 1968 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1969 | -3.39 % change on previous year | -155.4% |
| 1970 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -164.2% |
| 1971 | -7.73 % change on previous year | -455.2% |
| 1972 | 7.37 % change on previous year | -195.4% |
| 1973 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 1974 | -11.25 % change on previous year | +248.9% |
| 1975 | 0.8878 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 1976 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +75.7% |
| 1977 | -0.3939 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 1978 | -6.29 % change on previous year | +1496.3% |
| 1979 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -153.7% |
| 1980 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | -5.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | -8.33 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 4.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 5.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 9.29 % change on previous year | +74.7% |
| 1992 | -7.36 % change on previous year | -179.2% |
| 1993 | -2.67 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 1994 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1995 | 9.97 % change on previous year | -559.0% |
| 1996 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1997 | -7.11 % change on previous year | -186.4% |
| 1998 | 8.07 % change on previous year | -213.5% |
| 1999 | 5.09 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 2000 | -23.03 % change on previous year | -552.8% |
| 2001 | 15.78 % change on previous year | -168.5% |
| 2002 | -6.1 % change on previous year | -138.7% |
| 2003 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -154.9% |
| 2004 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2005 | 15.3 % change on previous year | +709.2% |
| 2006 | -3.09 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 2007 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 2008 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2009 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -181.9% |
| 2010 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -384.2% |
| 2011 | -0.5123 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 2012 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -772.2% |
| 2013 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 2014 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +63.4% |
| 2015 | 6.04 % change on previous year | +156.5% |
| 2016 | 0.2936 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 2017 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +801.6% |
| 2018 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 3.21 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2020 | -0.5164 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2021 | -0.7267 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
| 2022 | -1.59 % change on previous year | +119.5% |
| 2023 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -176.6% |
| 2024 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +56.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.77 % change on previous year | -12.49 % change on previous year | 19.62 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | -1.35 % change on previous year | -11.25 % change on previous year | 7.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.3456 % change on previous year | -8.33 % change on previous year | 4.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.67 % change on previous year | -7.36 % change on previous year | 9.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5722 % change on previous year | -23.03 % change on previous year | 15.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.61 % change on previous year | -0.5123 % change on previous year | 6.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.06 % change on previous year | -1.59 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 59 Ghana 2.02 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Cameroon 2 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 1.93 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Mauritius 1.9 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Gambia 1.79 % change on previous year 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 milk production, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Milk production, annual growth rate in South Africa was 1.92 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest milk production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 19.62 % change on previous year in 1965.
- What is the lowest milk production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.03 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for milk production, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 62nd out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk production, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Milk production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Milk production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Milk production Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Milk production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.