Pea production in South Africa
South Africa: Pea production was 884.08 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 81st of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 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 |
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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 81st out of 99 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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About this data
Pea production is measured in tonnes.