South Africa produced 6.3 thousand tonnes of Millet in 2024, a -17.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,894 hg/ha, 42% below the Africa average of 8,506 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.6 | 5,148 | 14.9 |
| 2011 | 7 | 5,000 | 14 |
| 2012 | 6.5 | 4,815 | 13.5 |
| 2013 | 6.7 | 4,786 | 14 |
| 2014 | 6.3 | 4,879 | 12.9 |
| 2015 | 6.2 | 4,943 | 12.6 |
| 2016 | 6.4 | 4,866 | 13.2 |
| 2017 | 6.3 | 4,896 | 12.9 |
| 2018 | 6.3 | 4,901 | 12.9 |
| 2019 | 6.3 | 4,888 | 13 |
| 2020 | 6.3 | 4,895 | 12.9 |
| 2021 | 6.3 | 4,894 | 12.9 |
| 2022 | 6.3 | 4,892 | 12.9 |
| 2023 | 6.3 | 4,894 | 12.9 |
| 2024 | 6.3 | 4,894 | 12.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.