South Africa produced 418.4 thousand tonnes of Green corn (maize) in 2024, a 23.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 107,340 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 51,217 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 339 | 98,712 | 34.3 |
| 2011 | 340 | 100,000 | 34 |
| 2012 | 347 | 102,059 | 34 |
| 2013 | 365.2 | 102,871 | 35.5 |
| 2014 | 364.9 | 102,781 | 35.5 |
| 2015 | 378.4 | 102,960 | 36.7 |
| 2016 | 374.7 | 103,335 | 36.3 |
| 2017 | 389.5 | 103,870 | 37.5 |
| 2018 | 388.6 | 104,200 | 37.3 |
| 2019 | 397.7 | 104,392 | 38.1 |
| 2020 | 411.3 | 104,520 | 39.4 |
| 2021 | 414.7 | 105,777 | 39.2 |
| 2022 | 419.6 | 106,337 | 39.5 |
| 2023 | 428.2 | 106,839 | 40.1 |
| 2024 | 418.4 | 107,340 | 39 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.