What is the highest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.

What is the lowest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2011.

How does South Africa rank for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 152nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.

Is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. 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 Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Africa: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 5.5%

World rank

152nd

of 188 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1960

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2011

Years of data

1960–2025

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1960–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in 2025.

The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2011.

That places South Africa 152nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1960 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.9%
1962	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.8%
1963	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1964	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
1965	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
1966	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.9%
1967	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.1%
1968	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.6%
1969	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.0%
1970	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.2%
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	-26.0%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.2%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.1%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.3%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.2%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.1%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.0%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-29.3%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.8%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.4%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.8%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	+32.4%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.2%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.3%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.3%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.2%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.1%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.9%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.2%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.4%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	+11.4%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.8%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.7%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.0%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.8%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-34.0%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-22.4%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.2%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.2%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.4%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.4%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.3%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.1%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.9%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.1%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.5%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.1%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.0%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+16.1%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.0%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.7%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	+7.5%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.5%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 13% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 8% of the median. (46 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near South Africa

149 Colombia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
150 Singapore 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
151 Malaysia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
153 Norway 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
154 United Arab Emirates 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
155 Romania 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

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)
Population growth rate 0.23 (2100)
Population density 77.75 (2100)
Projected population under age 5 5.55 million (2100)

All data for South Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
What is the lowest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 152nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
Is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. 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 Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 188 places, 10,765 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 27 October 2026

Long term urban population region divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.