Agriculture · Southern Africa
South Africa Food Production Index
113.2as of 2022-0.9% vs 2021
Food production index (2014-2016 = 100) covering edible, nutritious crops and livestock. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 19, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Food Production Index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 113.2 |
| 2021 | 114.2 |
| 2020 | 111.4 |
| 2019 | 104.5 |
| 2018 | 104.4 |
| 2017 | 105.9 |
| 2016 | 96.1 |
| 2015 | 101 |
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2013 | 97.4 |
| 2012 | 92.2 |
| 2011 | 89.2 |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=food_production_index" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Food Production Index across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Food Production Index |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 119.9 |
| Kenya | 112.4 |
| Egypt | 109.1 |
| Ghana | 135.5 |
| Ethiopia | 116.3 |
| Tanzania | 109.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's food production index?
South Africa's food production index is 113.2 as of 2022, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Food Production Index data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=food_production_index with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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