GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 11.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
86th
of 211 countries
All-time high
68.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2011
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa stood at 11.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 68.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places South Africa 86th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 68.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 64.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1972 | 63.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 48.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.9% |
| 1974 | 41.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1975 | 40.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 43.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 39.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1978 | 35.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1979 | 30.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 1980 | 22.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.8% |
| 1981 | 22.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 24.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 21.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1984 | 25.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 1985 | 33.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.1% |
| 1986 | 29.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 22.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.4% |
| 1988 | 22.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 21.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 18.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1991 | 17.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 15.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 15.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 15.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 14.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 15.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 15.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 17.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1999 | 17.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 18.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 21.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 23.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 15.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.5% |
| 2004 | 12.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 11.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 11.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 11.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 12.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 11.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 9.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 2011 | 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 9.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 10.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 11.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 12.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 13.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 11.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 11.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 11.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 12.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 10.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 11.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 12.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 11.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 11.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 11.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 30.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 68.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 21.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 33.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 14.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 18.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 23.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 83 Maldives 14.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 84 Mexico 13.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 85 Seychelles 12.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Namibia 11.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 88 Nicaragua 10.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Yemen 10.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More population data for South Africa
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7997 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1847 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 73,530 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8824 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0148 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 77.75 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.55 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 11.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 68.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 86th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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About this data
GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.