Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate was 0 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1975–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate in South Africa stood at 0 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 100 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2011.
South Africa ranks 20th of 92 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 50 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 50 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1984 | 50 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 1985 | -25 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1986 | 44.44 % change on previous year | -277.8% |
| 1987 | 15.38 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1988 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 1989 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -193.7% |
| 1990 | 26.67 % change on previous year | -526.7% |
| 1991 | -5.26 % change on previous year | -119.7% |
| 1992 | -11.11 % change on previous year | +111.1% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | -6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 1996 | 12.5 % change on previous year | +87.5% |
| 1997 | -11.11 % change on previous year | -188.9% |
| 1998 | 43.75 % change on previous year | -493.8% |
| 1999 | 17.39 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2000 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 2001 | 42.86 % change on previous year | +1057.1% |
| 2002 | 5 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 2003 | -28.57 % change on previous year | -671.4% |
| 2004 | 50 % change on previous year | -275.0% |
| 2005 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 2006 | 6.38 % change on previous year | +43.6% |
| 2007 | 16 % change on previous year | +150.7% |
| 2008 | -3.45 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | -17.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -100 % change on previous year | +460.0% |
| 2020 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 2021 | -4.35 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +1057.1% | 3.7 % change on previous year | 42.86 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 20.19 % change on previous year | -25 % change on previous year | 50 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.32 % change on previous year | -11.11 % change on previous year | 43.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.64 % change on previous year | -28.57 % change on previous year | 50 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -58.93 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -17.86 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | -2.13 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 17 India 4.3 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Burundi 0 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Brunei 0 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Czechia 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Spain 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 France 0 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Ireland 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Israel 0 % change on previous year
- 20 Italy 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Kenya 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Liberia 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Macao 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Mexico 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Myanmar 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 New Zealand 0 % change on previous year compare
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- 20 Senegal 0 % change on previous year compare
- 20 El Salvador 0 % change on previous year compare
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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 soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate in South Africa was 0 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 100 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 92 countries with data for 2023.
- Is soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.