Poultry production tonnes in South Africa
South Africa: Poultry production tonnes was 1.92 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.92 million
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
18th
of 199 countries
All-time high
1.96 million
in 2022
All-time low
34,927
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production tonnes in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, poultry production tonnes in South Africa stood at 1.92 million.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production tonnes in South Africa peaked at 1.96 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 34,927, in 1961.
That places South Africa 18th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production tonnes in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 34,927 | — |
| 1962 | 40,576 | +16.2% |
| 1963 | 44,824 | +10.5% |
| 1964 | 51,872 | +15.7% |
| 1965 | 58,921 | +13.6% |
| 1966 | 69,287 | +17.6% |
| 1967 | 80,013 | +15.5% |
| 1968 | 91,259 | +14.1% |
| 1969 | 101,105 | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 107,502 | +6.3% |
| 1971 | 111,530 | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 129,933 | +16.5% |
| 1973 | 155,346 | +19.6% |
| 1974 | 150,930 | -2.8% |
| 1975 | 173,814 | +15.2% |
| 1976 | 198,648 | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 199,343 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 213,362 | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 215,356 | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 235,450 | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 247,105 | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 265,846 | +7.6% |
| 1983 | 292,102 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 297,262 | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 318,814 | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 333,814 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 343,814 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 353,854 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 363,894 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 537,938 | +47.8% |
| 1991 | 502,978 | -6.5% |
| 1992 | 498,978 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 526,971 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 562,091 | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 604,232 | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 653,366 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 696,479 | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 669,576 | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 710,756 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 821,420 | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 897,762 | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 930,050 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 904,960 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 912,355 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 955,265 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 977,375 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.13 million | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 1.33 million | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 1.39 million | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 1.48 million | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 1.49 million | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 1.50 million | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 1.68 million | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 1.72 million | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 1.73 million | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 1.68 million | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 1.67 million | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 1.75 million | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 1.82 million | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 1.89 million | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 1.92 million | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 1.96 million | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 1.87 million | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 1.92 million | +3.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.92 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135,580, 14.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.92 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,575, 103.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Poultry production tonnes in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +47.8% | 363,894 | 537,938 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 63,643 | 34,927 | 101,105 | 9 |
| 1970s | 165,576 | 107,502 | 215,356 | 10 |
| 1980s | 305,196 | 235,450 | 363,894 | 10 |
| 1990s | 596,336 | 498,978 | 710,756 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.03 million | 821,420 | 1.39 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.65 million | 1.48 million | 1.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.91 million | 1.87 million | 1.96 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 poultry production tonnes in South Africa?
- Poultry production tonnes in South Africa was 1.92 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production tonnes recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest poultry production tonnes recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,927 in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for poultry production tonnes?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production tonnes rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. 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 Poultry production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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