What is the highest permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 1961.

What is the lowest permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 2011.

How does South Africa rank for permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 32nd out of 174 countries with data for 2024.

Is permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Permanent meadows and pastures — Area, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Permanent meadows and pastures — Area, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Africa: Permanent meadows and pastures — Area, per unit of GDP was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 4.9%

World rank

32nd

of 174 countries

All-time high

0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP

in 1961

All-time low

0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP

in 2011

Years of data

1961–2024

Permanent meadows and pastures — Area, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 ha per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP for permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp in 2024.

The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP, in 2011.

South Africa ranks 32nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Permanent meadows and pastures — Area, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Permanent meadows and pastures — Area, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-7.3%
1963	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-10.8%
1964	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-10.6%
1965	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
1966	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
1967	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-10.5%
1968	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-7.9%
1969	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
1970	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
1971	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
1972	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
1973	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-26.5%
1974	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-19.9%
1975	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1976	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+3.9%
1977	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.2%
1978	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-12.2%
1979	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-18.2%
1980	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-29.5%
1981	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
1982	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+8.4%
1983	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
1984	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+13.4%
1985	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+31.7%
1986	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-12.0%
1987	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-23.7%
1988	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
1989	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1990	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-14.1%
1991	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.4%
1992	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-7.8%
1993	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+0.1%
1994	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1995	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-10.4%
1996	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+5.5%
1997	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1998	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+10.5%
1999	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
2000	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
2001	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+12.1%
2002	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+4.9%
2003	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-34.5%
2004	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-23.0%
2005	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-11.4%
2006	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-4.9%
2007	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-8.8%
2008	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+5.4%
2009	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
2010	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-21.0%
2011	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-8.9%
2012	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+5.5%
2013	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+8.4%
2014	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+5.2%
2015	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+9.9%
2016	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+7.1%
2017	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-15.2%
2018	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
2019	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+4.1%
2020	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+15.2%
2021	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-19.5%
2022	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+3.0%
2023	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+6.9%
2024	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-4.9%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP, 10.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP, 90% of the median. (42 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near South Africa

29 Libya 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP compare
30 Liberia 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP compare
31 Nicaragua 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP compare
33 Eswatini 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP compare
34 Tajikistan 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP compare
35 Australia 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP compare

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More environment data for South Africa

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.4366 % change on previous year (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 1.85 % change on previous year (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 1961.
What is the lowest permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 32nd out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
Is permanent meadows and pastures — area, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Permanent meadows and pastures — Area, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Permanent meadows and pastures — Area, per unit of GDP
Unit: 1000 ha per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 177 places, 9,397 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 September 2026

Permanent meadows and pastures — Area divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.