2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in South Africa
South Africa: 2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) was 6,951 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in South Africa, 1995–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in No.
Analysis
In 2024, 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in South Africa stood at 6,951 No. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in South Africa peaked at 6,951 No in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,165 No, in 1995.
That places South Africa 58th out of 114 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1,165 No | — |
| 2000 | 1,790 No | +53.6% |
| 2005 | 5,530 No | +208.9% |
| 2010 | 6,045 No | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 6,106 No | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 6,314 No | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 6,526 No | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 6,704 No | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 6,768 No | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 6,842 No | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 6,842 No | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 6,871 No | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 6,924 No | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 6,951 No | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 6,951 No | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,165 No | 1,165 No | 1,165 No | 1 |
| 2000s | 3,660 No | 1,790 No | 5,530 No | 2 |
| 2010s | 6,472 No | 6,045 No | 6,842 No | 7 |
| 2020s | 6,908 No | 6,842 No | 6,951 No | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 6.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1367 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 901.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1889 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,246 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 2.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 3.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in South Africa?
- 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in South Africa was 6,951 No in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6,951 No in 2023.
- What is the lowest 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,165 No in 1995.
- How does South Africa rank for 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number)?
- South Africa ranks 58th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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