South Africa food & agriculture statistics
Crops, yields, nutrition, farm jobs for South Africa: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | South Africa | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land, % of land area | 9.9% | 2024 | #104 of 203 | 10.7% |
| Cereal production | 15.3M t | 2024 | #32 of 180 | 0.5% of world |
| Cereal yield | 4,562 kg/ha | 2024 | #52 of 179 | 4,229 kg/ha |
| Undernourished people | 11.2% | 2024 | #119 of 168 | 8.1% |
| Workers in agriculture | 5.4% | 2025 | #130 of 184 | 25.8% |
Food & Agriculture: world rankings · South Africa population
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