South Africa produced 7.8 thousand tonnes of Papayas in 2024, a -35.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 91,114 hg/ha, 30% below the Africa average of 130,644 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.1 | 92,892 | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 13.3 | 95,086 | 1.4 |
| 2012 | 12.7 | 77,048 | 1.6 |
| 2013 | 14.9 | 90,152 | 1.6 |
| 2014 | 14.6 | 88,497 | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 14.8 | 91,085 | 1.6 |
| 2016 | 15.5 | 91,400 | 1.7 |
| 2017 | 13.7 | 91,698 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 12.9 | 91,753 | 1.4 |
| 2019 | 13.1 | 91,719 | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 10.6 | 91,642 | 1.2 |
| 2021 | 9.4 | 91,502 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8.3 | 91,329 | 0.9 |
| 2023 | 7.6 | 91,222 | 0.8 |
| 2024 | 7.8 | 91,114 | 0.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.