GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 18.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
94th
of 211 countries
All-time high
18.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2023
All-time low
0.6795 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1974
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa is 18.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 68.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 18.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.6795 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1974.
South Africa ranks 94th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.7143 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0.7152 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 0.7687 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 0.694 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 0.6795 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 0.7395 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 0.8696 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.6% |
| 1977 | 0.8696 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.8696 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.842 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 0.7788 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1981 | 0.8776 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.7% |
| 1982 | 1.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.7% |
| 1983 | 1.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 1.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.4% |
| 1985 | 2.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +51.1% |
| 1986 | 2.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 2.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 2.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 2.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 1990 | 2.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 2.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 2.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 3.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.6% |
| 1994 | 3.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 3.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 4.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.5% |
| 1997 | 4.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 5.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 6.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 6.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 8.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.1% |
| 2002 | 10.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.4% |
| 2003 | 7.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -28.2% |
| 2004 | 6.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 6.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 6.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 7.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 8.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 8.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 7.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 2011 | 7.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 8.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 9.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 10.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 12.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 14.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 13.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 13.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 14.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 16.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 2021 | 14.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 16.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 18.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 2024 | 18.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 18.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 18.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 583.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7762 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6795 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.8696 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7788 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 14.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 14.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 18.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 91 Sao Tome and Principe 21.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 Mexico 18.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 93 Eswatini 18.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 95 Namibia 17.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 96 Moldova 17.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 97 Lesotho 17.41 current 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 (current lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 18.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 18.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6795 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1974.
- How does South Africa rank for gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 94th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.6%. 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 (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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About this data
GDP (current 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.