Falling to a series low
South Africa Wine Production per Capita moved from 19.80 Kilogram in 2015 to 14.59 Kilogram in 2023 (−26.3%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 19.80 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 14.59 Kilogram in 2023.
What South Africa Wine Production per Capita shows
South Africa Wine Production per Capita was 14.59 Kilogram in 2023, down 14.4% on 2022. South Africa’s wine production per capita indicator measures domestic wine production relative to the country’s population between 2015 and 2023. This population-adjusted metric provides insight into wine production intensity and enables changes in production to be assessed independently of population size.
A 26.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 5.21 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −14.4% in 2023.
Ranks 11 of 25 countries covered
Among the 25 countries in this dataset, South Africa ranks 11 for 2023, behind France (71.68 Kilogram) and Italy (71.43 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 3.02 Kilogram, so South Africa is above it.
Full series
South Africa Wine Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 14.59 | −14.4% |
| 2022 | 17.05 | −7.5% |
| 2021 | 18.43 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 17.17 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 16.34 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 16.21 | −13.6% |
| 2017 | 18.77 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 18.39 | −7.1% |
| 2015Peak | 19.80 | — |
Regional context
How South Africa compares across countries
Wine Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. South Africa is highlighted.
1France71.68
2Italy71.43
3Portugal70.68
4Spain59.48
5Chile56.11
6Australia36.44
7Hungary30.17
11South Africa14.59
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Wine Production per Capita — Wine production per capita refers to the annual quantity of wine produced divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator presents country-level wine production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of wine production relative to population size, helping assess production intensity, agricultural output, and changes in wine production across countries.
The data includes annual wine production volumes converted into per capita values using national population estimates. It covers wine produced from grapes and related agricultural production included in global food production statistics. Our World in Data compiles the indicator using data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), providing historical time-series information for countries and regions. The indicator includes country-level wine production measurements and supports comparisons of wine production performance across geographic areas and different years. Values may be presented in grams or kilograms per person depending on the country's reported production level and the dataset's unit conversion.
The data excludes wine consumption, imports, exports, inventories, prices, sales, and other trade-related activities. It does not measure per capita wine consumption, dietary or nutritional intake, consumer preferences, or household expenditure on wine. The indicator also does not represent total grape production, vineyard area, grape yield, or overall agricultural productivity, as it specifically measures wine production relative to population. Differences may occur because of revisions to agricultural statistics, population estimates, reporting methodologies, production estimates, and variations in data collection practices between countries.
About this indicator
Wine Production per Capita — Wine production per capita refers to the annual quantity of wine produced divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator presents country-level wine production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of wine production relative to population size, helping assess production intensity, agricultural output, and changes in wine production across countries.
The supplied data show that South Africa recorded 19.80 kilograms per capita in 2015, declining to 18.39 kilograms in 2016. Production per capita increased slightly to 18.77 kilograms in 2017 before declining to 16.21 kilograms in 2018. The indicator increased marginally to 16.34 kilograms in 2019 and then rose to 17.17 kilograms in 2020. Production per capita increased further to 18.43 kilograms in 2021 before declining to 17.05 kilograms in 2022 and 14.59 kilograms in 2023.
The indicator is classified under Agriculture and Agriculture Produce because wine production originates from agricultural activity, particularly grape cultivation, vineyards, and grape harvesting. The per-capita approach adjusts production for population size and provides a standardized measure for monitoring production intensity.
South Africa has an established wine-producing sector supported by extensive vineyards and important grape-growing regions. Wine production can fluctuate due to weather conditions, drought, grape yields, harvest quality, vineyard productivity, water availability, and agricultural management practices.
The highest value in the supplied series was 19.80 kilograms per capita in 2015, while the lowest was 14.59 kilograms in 2023. Overall, production per capita followed a generally downward trend over the period, despite temporary increases in 2020 and 2021. The 2023 value was approximately 26% lower than the 2015 level. The data therefore indicate a reduction in South Africa’s wine production relative to population over 2015–2023, with the lowest reported production intensity occurring at the end of the period.
- Indicator
- Wine Production per Capita
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- October 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa Wine Production per Capita?
Wine production per capita refers to the annual quantity of wine produced divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator presents country-level wine production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of wine production relative to population size, helping assess production intensity, agricultural output, and changes in wine production across countries.
What was South Africa Wine Production per Capita in 2023?
South Africa Wine Production per Capita was 14.59 Kilogram in 2023, down 14.4% on 2022.
How has South Africa Wine Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
South Africa Wine Production per Capita moved from 19.80 Kilogram in 2015 to 14.59 Kilogram in 2023 (−26.3%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 19.80 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 14.59 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest South Africa Wine Production per Capita?
The highest value was 19.80 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 14.59 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the South Africa Wine Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual wine production volumes converted into per capita values using national population estimates. It covers wine produced from grapes and related agricultural production included in global food production statistics. Our World in Data compiles the indicator using data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), providing historical time-series information for countries and regions. The indicator includes country-level wine production measurements and supports comparisons of wine production performance across geographic areas and different years. Values may be presented in grams or kilograms per person depending on the country's reported production level and the dataset's unit conversion. Excluded: The data excludes wine consumption, imports, exports, inventories, prices, sales, and other trade-related activities. It does not measure per capita wine consumption, dietary or nutritional intake, consumer preferences, or household expenditure on wine. The indicator also does not represent total grape production, vineyard area, grape yield, or overall agricultural productivity, as it specifically measures wine production relative to population. Differences may occur because of revisions to agricultural statistics, population estimates, reporting methodologies, production estimates, and variations in data collection practices between countries.
Where does the South Africa Wine Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2023&Food=Wine&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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