South Africa—Food Production Index (2014–2016=100)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #69 of 196Updated April 2026
Latest Value
113.2
2022
YoY Change
-0.9%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#69
of 196 countries
Maximum
114.2
2021
Minimum
68.2
2001
CAGR
+2.1%
23 years
Last
113.2
Previous
114.2
Highest
114.2
Lowest
68.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Africa's food production index (2014–2016=100) was 113.2 in 2022, ranking #69 out of 196 countries. This represents a -0.9% change from 2021. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 114.2 (2021) and the lowest was 68.2 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 113.2 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 114.2 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 111.4 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 104.5 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 104.4 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 105.8 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 96.1 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 101 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 103 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 97.4 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 92.2 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 89.2 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 90 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 87.4 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 88.6 | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 78.8 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 76.7 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 79.2 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 74.5 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 72.9 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 72.4 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 68.2 | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 71.3 |
Top Countries — Food Production Index (2014–2016=100)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 177.5 | 2022 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 172.7 | 2022 |
| 3 | Oman | 170.1 | 2022 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 161.7 | 2022 |
| 5 | Mongolia | 157.9 | 2022 |
| 6 | Tajikistan | 150.1 | 2022 |
| 7 | Seychelles | 149.8 | 2022 |
| 8 | Central African Republic | 148 | 2022 |
| 9 | Malawi | 146.1 | 2022 |
| 10 | Qatar | 145.7 | 2022 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Food Production Index — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).