Agriculture · Southern Africa
South Africa Maize Yield
4,874 kg/haas of 2024-23.3% vs 2023
Maize yield, in kilograms per hectare harvested (FAOSTAT). Source: FAOSTAT AGRICULTURE. Updated June 19, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Maize Yield |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,874 kg/ha |
| 2023 | 6,353 kg/ha |
| 2022 | 5,898 kg/ha |
| 2021 | 5,921 kg/ha |
| 2020 | 5,448 kg/ha |
| 2019 | 4,554 kg/ha |
| 2018 | 4,976 kg/ha |
| 2017 | 5,860 kg/ha |
| 2016 | 3,712 kg/ha |
| 2015 | 3,487 kg/ha |
| 2014 | 5,301 kg/ha |
| 2013 | 4,247 kg/ha |
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=maize_yield_kg_per_ha" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Maize Yield across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Maize Yield |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2,030 kg/ha |
| Kenya | 1,666 kg/ha |
| Egypt | 7,585 kg/ha |
| Ghana | 2,772 kg/ha |
| Ethiopia | 3,444 kg/ha |
| Tanzania | 1,756 kg/ha |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's maize yield?
South Africa's maize yield is 4,874 kg/ha as of 2024, according to FAOSTAT AGRICULTURE.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from FAOSTAT AGRICULTURE and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Maize Yield data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=maize_yield_kg_per_ha with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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