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South Africa GDP: $390bn

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (CURRENT MARKET PRICES)

South Africa GDP Forecast: 384bn in 2024, $390bn projected for 2025 (Current Market Prices).

Looking ahead to 2030, projections suggest South Africa's GDP estimate could be $428bn.

The economy of South Africa is estimated to grow by an average compound annual growth rate of 1.9%.

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Current GDP (US$):


Source: World Bank, World Economics
Notes: Current Market Prices
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Key Indicators for South Africa

Comprehensive economic data including GDP, growth rates, debt levels, and population figures

Indicator Value Year See more
GDP Data Quality Rating    C 2025 View
Population Data Quality Rating    B 2025 View
Governance Rating    B 2025 View
       
GDP (PPP)
Base Year Adjusted + Informal Economy		 $1,308bn 2025 View
GDP (Current / Nominal Prices) $390bn 2025 View
GDP (Constant Prices / Real) $372bn 2025 View
GDP Growth Rate 1.5% 2025 View
GDP Debt to GDP Ratio 53.6% 2025 View
       
GDP per Capita (PPP)
Base Year Adjusted + Informal Economy		 $20,263 2025 View
GDP per Capita (Current / Nominal) $6,102 2025 View
GDP per Capita (Constant / Real) $5,823 2025 View
GDP per Capita Growth Rate 0.3% 2025 View
       
Population Size 63.94 million 2025 View
Fertility Rate 1.9% 2025 View
Workforce Size 16.93 million 2025 View
       
Carbon Emissions (per Capita) 6.36 tCO2e 2023 View
Methane Emissions (per Capita) 1.41 tCO2e 2023 View
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