South Africa produced 3.1 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 0.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 29,123 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.1 | 25,882 | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 3.1 | 26,141 | 1.2 |
| 2012 | 3 | 27,273 | 1.1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 26,087 | 1.1 |
| 2014 | 3.1 | 26,664 | 1.1 |
| 2015 | 3.1 | 27,210 | 1.1 |
| 2016 | 3.1 | 27,414 | 1.1 |
| 2017 | 3.1 | 27,657 | 1.1 |
| 2018 | 3.1 | 27,914 | 1.1 |
| 2019 | 3.1 | 28,163 | 1.1 |
| 2020 | 3.1 | 28,408 | 1.1 |
| 2021 | 3.1 | 28,561 | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 3.1 | 28,682 | 1.1 |
| 2023 | 3.1 | 28,902 | 1.1 |
| 2024 | 3.1 | 29,123 | 1.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.