Rye production in South Africa
South Africa: Rye production was 1,957 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rye 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, rye production in South Africa stood at 1,957 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rye production in South Africa peaked at 15,000 tonnes in 1964 and was at its lowest, 230 tonnes, in 2003.
That places South Africa 49th out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 9,622 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,200 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,100 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,052 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,688 tonnes | 230 tonnes | 3,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,048 tonnes | 1,843 tonnes | 2,318 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,955 tonnes | 1,946 tonnes | 1,961 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rye production in South Africa?
- Rye production in South Africa was 1,957 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 rye production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15,000 tonnes in 1964.
- What is the lowest rye production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 230 tonnes in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for rye production?
- South Africa ranks 49th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rye production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. 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 Rye production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Rye production is measured in tonnes.