Pea production in South Africa
South Africa: Pea production was 884.08 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
884.08 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
82nd
of 100 countries
All-time high
15,200 tonnes
in 1988
All-time low
600 tonnes
in 1999
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pea 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 pea production in South Africa is 884.08 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in South Africa peaked at 15,200 tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 600 tonnes, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 82nd of 100 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pea production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,800 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 9,900 tonnes | +26.9% |
| 1963 | 8,000 tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1964 | 8,800 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 9,000 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 3,700 tonnes | -58.9% |
| 1967 | 7,900 tonnes | +113.5% |
| 1968 | 7,900 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 6,600 tonnes | -16.5% |
| 1970 | 3,200 tonnes | -51.5% |
| 1971 | 5,800 tonnes | +81.2% |
| 1972 | 6,900 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1973 | 6,700 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 5,500 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 1975 | 7,300 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 1976 | 8,200 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1977 | 5,800 tonnes | -29.3% |
| 1978 | 7,000 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1979 | 6,500 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1980 | 8,500 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1981 | 7,400 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1982 | 5,500 tonnes | -25.7% |
| 1983 | 3,151 tonnes | -42.7% |
| 1984 | 5,600 tonnes | +77.7% |
| 1985 | 5,900 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 10,000 tonnes | +69.5% |
| 1987 | 9,900 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 15,200 tonnes | +53.5% |
| 1989 | 6,500 tonnes | -57.2% |
| 1990 | 3,700 tonnes | -43.1% |
| 1991 | 8,000 tonnes | +116.2% |
| 1992 | 7,769 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 4,923 tonnes | -36.6% |
| 1994 | 3,759 tonnes | -23.6% |
| 1995 | 3,575 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 2,286 tonnes | -36.1% |
| 1997 | 3,202 tonnes | +40.1% |
| 1998 | 1,605 tonnes | -49.9% |
| 1999 | 600 tonnes | -62.6% |
| 2000 | 800 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2001 | 900 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 1,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 1,033 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 1,032 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 1,069 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 1,050 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 983.3 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2008 | 920.81 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 864.97 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 816.19 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 933.75 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2012 | 1,033 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 1,028 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 942.36 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 807.64 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 926.17 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 931.25 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 918.28 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 900.23 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 857.07 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 891.86 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 883.05 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 877.33 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 884.08 tonnes | +0.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 884.08 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,353 tonnes, 17% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 884.08 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,050 tonnes, 10% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,733 tonnes | 3,700 tonnes | 9,900 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,290 tonnes | 3,200 tonnes | 8,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,765 tonnes | 3,151 tonnes | 15,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,942 tonnes | 600 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 965.3 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 1,069 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 923.74 tonnes | 807.64 tonnes | 1,033 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 878.68 tonnes | 857.07 tonnes | 891.86 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 pea production in South Africa?
- Pea production in South Africa was 884.08 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 pea production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15,200 tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 600 tonnes in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for pea production?
- South Africa ranks 82nd out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. 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 Pea production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Pea production is measured in tonnes.