South Africa produced 52 thousand tonnes of Groundnuts in 2024, a -40.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 12,621 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,964 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88 | 15,318 | 57.5 |
| 2011 | 64.2 | 11,650 | 55.1 |
| 2012 | 59 | 12,981 | 45.5 |
| 2013 | 41.5 | 8,849 | 46.9 |
| 2014 | 74.5 | 14,293 | 52.1 |
| 2015 | 62.3 | 10,741 | 58 |
| 2016 | 17.7 | 7,823 | 22.6 |
| 2017 | 92 | 16,438 | 56 |
| 2018 | 57 | 10,124 | 56.3 |
| 2019 | 19.4 | 9,676 | 20.1 |
| 2020 | 50.1 | 13,355 | 37.5 |
| 2021 | 64.3 | 16,680 | 38.5 |
| 2022 | 48.5 | 11,175 | 43.4 |
| 2023 | 53 | 16,933 | 31.3 |
| 2024 | 52 | 12,621 | 41.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.