Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0 thousands per US$ of GDP for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places South Africa 90th out of 211 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -24.2% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -27.6% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +12.2% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +17.4% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +36.2% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -21.6% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -33.8% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -22.2% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.1% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.5% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +17.1% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
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)
- 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 total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 90th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. 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 Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.