Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate was -1.29 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1.29 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 32.0%
World rank
108th
of 184 countries
All-time high
39.74 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-29.49 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
62
1962–2023
Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -1.29 % change on previous year for animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 32.0% on the previous year and up 92.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 39.74 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -29.49 % change on previous year, in 1996.
That places South Africa 108th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -2.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | -3.17 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 1964 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 1965 | 25.89 % change on previous year | +2083.8% |
| 1966 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 1967 | 13.06 % change on previous year | -1205.0% |
| 1968 | -23.77 % change on previous year | -282.1% |
| 1969 | -2 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 1970 | 19.92 % change on previous year | -1096.6% |
| 1971 | -7.05 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
| 1972 | 0.1493 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1973 | 25.21 % change on previous year | +16790.0% |
| 1974 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 1975 | 14.41 % change on previous year | +485.4% |
| 1976 | -26.31 % change on previous year | -282.6% |
| 1977 | -6.29 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 1978 | -0.6228 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 1979 | -5.74 % change on previous year | +821.9% |
| 1980 | -9.4 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 1981 | 22.64 % change on previous year | -340.7% |
| 1982 | -28.89 % change on previous year | -227.6% |
| 1983 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 1984 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 1985 | -13.47 % change on previous year | -719.6% |
| 1986 | -0.9445 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 1987 | 23.79 % change on previous year | -2618.2% |
| 1988 | 5.66 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 1989 | -10.89 % change on previous year | -292.3% |
| 1990 | 10.06 % change on previous year | -192.4% |
| 1991 | -21.09 % change on previous year | -309.5% |
| 1992 | 20.18 % change on previous year | -195.7% |
| 1993 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -106.3% |
| 1994 | -27.07 % change on previous year | +2026.2% |
| 1995 | 30.37 % change on previous year | -212.2% |
| 1996 | -29.49 % change on previous year | -197.1% |
| 1997 | 33.39 % change on previous year | -213.2% |
| 1998 | -21.99 % change on previous year | -165.9% |
| 1999 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -113.7% |
| 2000 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 2001 | 15.45 % change on previous year | -1111.8% |
| 2002 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 2003 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -206.8% |
| 2004 | 36.71 % change on previous year | +2508.5% |
| 2005 | -14.62 % change on previous year | -139.8% |
| 2006 | -9.65 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2007 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2008 | -6.65 % change on previous year | +251.0% |
| 2009 | -25.34 % change on previous year | +280.8% |
| 2010 | 12.94 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 2011 | -8.24 % change on previous year | -163.6% |
| 2012 | 39.74 % change on previous year | -582.6% |
| 2013 | -16.97 % change on previous year | -142.7% |
| 2014 | 9.39 % change on previous year | -155.3% |
| 2015 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -196.8% |
| 2016 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2017 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -171.4% |
| 2018 | 21.59 % change on previous year | +353.4% |
| 2019 | -17.29 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 2020 | -17.51 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 8.22 % change on previous year | -146.9% |
| 2022 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 2023 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -1.29 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.7213 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -1.29 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -2.3 % change on previous year, 56% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +16790.0% | 0.1493 % change on previous year | 25.21 % change on previous year |
| 1987 | +2618.2% | -0.9445 % change on previous year | 23.79 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +2508.5% | 1.41 % change on previous year | 36.71 % change on previous year |
| 1965 | +2083.8% | 1.19 % change on previous year | 25.89 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | -2026.2% | -1.27 % change on previous year | -27.07 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.9636 % change on previous year | -23.77 % change on previous year | 25.89 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 1.61 % change on previous year | -26.31 % change on previous year | 25.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.311 % change on previous year | -28.89 % change on previous year | 23.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3893 % change on previous year | -29.49 % change on previous year | 33.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.7431 % change on previous year | -25.34 % change on previous year | 36.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.02 % change on previous year | -17.29 % change on previous year | 39.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.12 % change on previous year | -17.51 % change on previous year | 8.22 % change on previous year | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 108.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0145 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 95.75 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0106 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 69.91 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -28.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Africa was -1.29 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest animal protein consumption, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 39.74 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.49 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does South Africa rank for animal protein consumption, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 108th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.4%. 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 Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Animal protein consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Animal protein consumption Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Animal protein consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.