Poultry production in South Africa
South Africa: Poultry production was 1.92 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Poultry 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
In 2024, poultry production in South Africa stood at 1.92 million tonnes.
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 in South Africa peaked at 1.96 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 34,927 tonnes, in 1961.
That places South Africa 17th out of 198 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 63,643 tonnes | 34,927 tonnes | 101,105 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 165,576 tonnes | 107,502 tonnes | 215,356 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 305,196 tonnes | 235,450 tonnes | 363,894 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 596,336 tonnes | 498,978 tonnes | 710,756 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.03 million tonnes | 821,420 tonnes | 1.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.65 million tonnes | 1.48 million tonnes | 1.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.91 million tonnes | 1.87 million tonnes | 1.96 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production in South Africa?
- Poultry production in South Africa was 1.92 million 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 poultry production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest poultry production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,927 tonnes in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for poultry production?
- South Africa ranks 17th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Expressed in tonnes.