GDP in South Africa
South Africa: GDP was 400.26 billion current US$ in 2024. β Volatile
Latest (2024)
400.26 billion current US$
Change on year
up 5.1%
Rank
1st
of 3 groups
All-time high
458.20 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
21.22 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970β2024
GDP in South Africa, 1970β2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in South Africa is 400.26 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in South Africa peaked at 458.20 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 21.22 billion current US$, in 1970.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38.78 billion current US$ | 21.22 billion current US$ | 63.04 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 89.59 billion current US$ | 64.46 billion current US$ | 108.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 151.74 billion current US$ | 126.05 billion current US$ | 171.74 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 244.08 billion current US$ | 129.09 billion current US$ | 333.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 393.84 billion current US$ | 323.59 billion current US$ | 458.20 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 389.35 billion current US$ | 337.98 billion current US$ | 420.89 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More population data for South Africa
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.23 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.55 million (2100)
- Population density 77.75 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.23 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.21 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 71,171 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 2.21 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 2.21 (2024)
- Natural population growth 0.9536 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 2.22 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in South Africa?
- Gdp in South Africa was 400.26 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 458.20 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.22 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for gdp?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release