Vegetable oil production in South Africa
South Africa: Vegetable oil production was 544.71 in 2023. β Volatile
Latest (2023)
544.71
Change on year
down 22.2%
World rank
49th
of 66 countries
All-time high
774.4
in 2007
All-time low
0
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961β2023
Vegetable oil production in South Africa, 1961β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for vegetable oil production in South Africa is 544.71, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 22.2% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetable oil production in South Africa peaked at 774.4 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 49th of 66 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.51 | 0 | 186.56 | 10 |
| 1990s | 257.58 | 170.28 | 384.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 534.88 | 378.99 | 774.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 618.08 | 440.3 | 764.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 627.36 | 544.71 | 712.22 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More energy & mining data for South Africa
- Fuel imports 17.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 30.3% (2025)
- Gas production 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 8.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 56.31 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vegetable oil production in South Africa?
- Vegetable oil production in South Africa was 544.71 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest vegetable oil production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 774.4 in 2007.
- What is the lowest vegetable oil production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for vegetable oil production?
- South Africa ranks 49th out of 66 countries with data for 2023.
- Is vegetable oil production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Vegetable oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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