PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in South Africa
South Africa: PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) was 7.41 LCU per international $ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
7.41 LCU per international $
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
95th
of 203 countries
All-time high
7.41 LCU per international $
in 2024
All-time low
1.26 LCU per international $
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
PPP conversion factor, GDP in South Africa, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ppp conversion factor, gdp in South Africa is 7.41 LCU per international $, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor, gdp in South Africa peaked at 7.41 LCU per international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.26 LCU per international $, in 1990.
That places South Africa 95th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.26 LCU per international $ | — |
| 1991 | 1.41 LCU per international $ | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 1.58 LCU per international $ | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 1.74 LCU per international $ | +10.4% |
| 1994 | 1.87 LCU per international $ | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 2.03 LCU per international $ | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 2.16 LCU per international $ | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 2.29 LCU per international $ | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 2.45 LCU per international $ | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 2.58 LCU per international $ | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 2.76 LCU per international $ | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 2.91 LCU per international $ | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 3.22 LCU per international $ | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 3.36 LCU per international $ | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 3.47 LCU per international $ | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 3.56 LCU per international $ | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 3.66 LCU per international $ | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 3.86 LCU per international $ | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 4.08 LCU per international $ | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 4.41 LCU per international $ | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 4.62 LCU per international $ | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 4.78 LCU per international $ | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 5.11 LCU per international $ | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 5.29 LCU per international $ | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 5.57 LCU per international $ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 5.82 LCU per international $ | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 6.15 LCU per international $ | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 6.41 LCU per international $ | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 6.86 LCU per international $ | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 7.07 LCU per international $ | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 7.25 LCU per international $ | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 7.38 LCU per international $ | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 7.23 LCU per international $ | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 7.31 LCU per international $ | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 7.41 LCU per international $ | +1.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 7.41 LCU per international $ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.41 LCU per international $, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 7.41 LCU per international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 193.27 LCU per international $, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.94 LCU per international $ | 1.26 LCU per international $ | 2.58 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.53 LCU per international $ | 2.76 LCU per international $ | 4.41 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.77 LCU per international $ | 4.62 LCU per international $ | 7.07 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.32 LCU per international $ | 7.23 LCU per international $ | 7.41 LCU per international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ppp conversion factor, gdp in South Africa?
- Ppp conversion factor, gdp in South Africa was 7.41 LCU per international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.41 LCU per international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.26 LCU per international $ in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for ppp conversion factor, gdp?
- South Africa ranks 95th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ppp conversion factor, gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release