Potato production in South Africa
South Africa: Potato production was 2.62 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.62 million
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
28th
of 160 countries
All-time high
2.67 million
in 2019
All-time low
332,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Potato production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.62 million for potato production in 2024.
The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in South Africa peaked at 2.67 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 332,000, in 1961.
That places South Africa 28th out of 160 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.
Potato production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 332,000 | — |
| 1962 | 334,000 | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 399,000 | +19.5% |
| 1964 | 399,000 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 388,000 | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 411,000 | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 484,000 | +17.8% |
| 1968 | 547,000 | +13.0% |
| 1969 | 525,000 | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 617,000 | +17.5% |
| 1971 | 606,000 | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 675,000 | +11.4% |
| 1973 | 559,000 | -17.2% |
| 1974 | 648,000 | +15.9% |
| 1975 | 712,000 | +9.9% |
| 1976 | 684,000 | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 757,000 | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 701,000 | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 696,000 | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 686,000 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 859,000 | +25.2% |
| 1982 | 996,000 | +15.9% |
| 1983 | 851,000 | -14.6% |
| 1984 | 980,000 | +15.2% |
| 1985 | 1.05 million | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 1.03 million | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 1.02 million | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 1.07 million | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 1.26 million | +18.0% |
| 1990 | 1.26 million | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 1.32 million | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 1.07 million | -19.2% |
| 1993 | 1.28 million | +19.7% |
| 1994 | 1.28 million | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 1.42 million | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 1.59 million | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 1.58 million | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 1.66 million | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 1.79 million | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 1.70 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 1.75 million | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 1.56 million | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 1.65 million | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 1.80 million | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 1.77 million | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 1.86 million | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 1.92 million | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 2.04 million | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 1.87 million | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 2.09 million | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 2.20 million | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 2.23 million | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 2.17 million | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 2.25 million | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 2.49 million | +10.6% |
| 2016 | 2.15 million | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 2.46 million | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 2.47 million | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 2.67 million | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 2.67 million | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 2.60 million | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 2.53 million | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 2.42 million | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 2.62 million | +8.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2.62 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 277,824, 9.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 2.62 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 190,510, 13.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 424,333 | 332,000 | 547,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 665,500 | 559,000 | 757,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 979,100 | 686,000 | 1.26 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.43 million | 1.07 million | 1.79 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.79 million | 1.56 million | 2.04 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.32 million | 2.09 million | 2.67 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.57 million | 2.42 million | 2.67 million | 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 potato production in South Africa?
- Potato production in South Africa was 2.62 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest potato production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.67 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 332,000 in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for potato production?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. 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 Potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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