South Africa produced 12,850 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 0.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 48,743 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,815 | 46,736 | 2,742 |
| 2011 | 10,360 | 43,671 | 2,372.3 |
| 2012 | 12,120.7 | 44,905 | 2,699.2 |
| 2013 | 11,810.6 | 42,466 | 2,781.2 |
| 2014 | 14,250 | 53,009 | 2,688.2 |
| 2015 | 10,628.8 | 34,871 | 3,048.1 |
| 2016 | 8,214.2 | 37,120 | 2,212.9 |
| 2017 | 17,551 | 58,596 | 2,995.2 |
| 2018 | 13,104 | 49,755 | 2,633.7 |
| 2019 | 11,824.2 | 45,539 | 2,596.5 |
| 2020 | 15,843.5 | 54,478 | 2,908.3 |
| 2021 | 16,315 | 59,211 | 2,755.4 |
| 2022 | 15,470 | 58,978 | 2,623 |
| 2023 | 16,430 | 63,532 | 2,586.1 |
| 2024 | 12,850 | 48,743 | 2,636.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.