South Africa produced 4.5 thousand tonnes of Cowpeas in 2024, a -6.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,360 hg/ha, 38% below the Africa average of 7,044 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.8 | 4,442 | 10.9 |
| 2011 | 4.6 | 4,431 | 10.4 |
| 2012 | 5 | 4,348 | 11.5 |
| 2013 | 5 | 4,348 | 11.5 |
| 2014 | 4.9 | 4,377 | 11.2 |
| 2015 | 4.8 | 4,385 | 11 |
| 2016 | 4.8 | 4,377 | 10.9 |
| 2017 | 4.7 | 4,369 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | 4.6 | 4,364 | 10.6 |
| 2019 | 4.6 | 4,354 | 10.5 |
| 2020 | 4.5 | 4,353 | 10.4 |
| 2021 | 4.6 | 4,361 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 4.6 | 4,367 | 10.5 |
| 2023 | 4.5 | 4,363 | 10.4 |
| 2024 | 4.5 | 4,360 | 10.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.