South Africa produced 374 thousand tonnes of Barley in 2024, a 92.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 37,140 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 24,743 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 194 | 23,467 | 82.7 |
| 2011 | 312 | 38,927 | 80.2 |
| 2012 | 298 | 35,084 | 84.9 |
| 2013 | 267.5 | 32,895 | 81.3 |
| 2014 | 302 | 35,477 | 85.1 |
| 2015 | 332 | 35,421 | 93.7 |
| 2016 | 355 | 40,025 | 88.7 |
| 2017 | 307 | 33,596 | 91.4 |
| 2018 | 421.5 | 35,420 | 119 |
| 2019 | 345 | 26,144 | 132 |
| 2020 | 588 | 41,499 | 141.7 |
| 2021 | 334 | 35,258 | 94.7 |
| 2022 | 302 | 29,901 | 101 |
| 2023 | 377 | 35,037 | 107.6 |
| 2024 | 374 | 37,140 | 100.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.