Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate was -3.15 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.15 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 20.3%
World rank
125th
of 140 countries
All-time high
59.83 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-17.54 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024

-200204060196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

South Africa recorded -3.15 % change on previous year for total fibre furnish — production, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is up 20.3% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fibre furnish — production, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 59.83 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -17.54 % change on previous year, in 1994.

That places South Africa 125th out of 140 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 33.96 % change on previous year
1963 27.46 % change on previous year -19.1%
1964 16.57 % change on previous year -39.7%
1965 4.74 % change on previous year -71.4%
1966 0.4525 % change on previous year -90.5%
1967 9.46 % change on previous year +1990.5%
1968 -0.823 % change on previous year -108.7%
1969 -7.88 % change on previous year +857.9%
1970 42.34 % change on previous year -637.1%
1971 3.64 % change on previous year -91.4%
1972 10.69 % change on previous year +193.7%
1973 9.93 % change on previous year -7.1%
1974 4.27 % change on previous year -57.0%
1975 -6.86 % change on previous year -260.8%
1976 3.36 % change on previous year -149.0%
1977 12.75 % change on previous year +279.6%
1978 2.44 % change on previous year -80.9%
1979 5.21 % change on previous year +113.4%
1980 8.63 % change on previous year +65.8%
1981 7.95 % change on previous year -7.8%
1982 10 % change on previous year +25.7%
1983 -4.78 % change on previous year -147.8%
1984 -12.4 % change on previous year +159.1%
1985 11.19 % change on previous year -190.2%
1986 3.35 % change on previous year -70.0%
1987 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1988 6.66 % change on previous year
1989 59.83 % change on previous year +798.9%
1990 1.22 % change on previous year -98.0%
1991 0.4822 % change on previous year -60.5%
1992 1.54 % change on previous year +218.5%
1993 -0.3308 % change on previous year -121.5%
1994 -17.54 % change on previous year +5203.3%
1995 22.89 % change on previous year -230.5%
1996 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1997 13.94 % change on previous year
1998 0.7392 % change on previous year -94.7%
1999 -4.32 % change on previous year -684.6%
2000 6.9 % change on previous year -259.7%
2001 0.1196 % change on previous year -98.3%
2002 4.94 % change on previous year +4028.4%
2003 2.62 % change on previous year -47.0%
2004 -2.7 % change on previous year -203.1%
2005 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2006 3.19 % change on previous year
2007 2.54 % change on previous year -20.4%
2008 6.6 % change on previous year +159.7%
2009 -13.57 % change on previous year -305.6%
2010 7.53 % change on previous year -155.5%
2011 -1.62 % change on previous year -121.5%
2012 1.91 % change on previous year -217.8%
2013 0.5509 % change on previous year -71.1%
2014 -8.4 % change on previous year -1624.7%
2015 2.29 % change on previous year -127.3%
2016 5.92 % change on previous year +158.4%
2017 -4.49 % change on previous year -175.9%
2018 -0.462 % change on previous year -89.7%
2019 -10.73 % change on previous year +2223.3%
2020 -10.09 % change on previous year -6.0%
2021 0.0712 % change on previous year -100.7%
2022 3.69 % change on previous year +5088.3%
2023 -3.96 % change on previous year -207.1%
2024 -3.15 % change on previous year -20.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 10.49 % change on previous year -7.88 % change on previous year 33.96 % change on previous year 8
1970s 8.78 % change on previous year -6.86 % change on previous year 42.34 % change on previous year 10
1980s 9.04 % change on previous year -12.4 % change on previous year 59.83 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.86 % change on previous year -17.54 % change on previous year 22.89 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.06 % change on previous year -13.57 % change on previous year 6.9 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.7509 % change on previous year -10.73 % change on previous year 7.53 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.69 % change on previous year -10.09 % change on previous year 3.69 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 122 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -2.32 % change on previous year compare
  2. 123 Canada -2.38 % change on previous year compare
  3. 124 Germany -2.4 % change on previous year compare
  4. 126 Australia -4.79 % change on previous year compare
  5. 127 Belgium -5.77 % change on previous year compare
  6. 128 Colombia -9.9 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 183 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total fibre furnish — production, annual growth rate in South Africa?
Total fibre furnish — production, annual growth rate in South Africa was -3.15 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest total fibre furnish — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 59.83 % change on previous year in 1989.
What is the lowest total fibre furnish — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -17.54 % change on previous year in 1994.
How does South Africa rank for total fibre furnish — production, annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 125th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
Is total fibre furnish — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. 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 Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Total fibre furnish — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
183 places, 8,199 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total fibre furnish — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.