za South Africa

Comprehensive economic analysis featuring GDP, inflation, unemployment, and other key economic indicators from 2010 to 2025.

16 Years of Data

13 Economic Indicators

Key Economic Indicators

GDP (Current USD)

$377.38 billion

2025
Est. ↑ 0.4%
GDP per Capita

$5,970.08

2025
Est. ↑ 0.4%
GDP Growth (Annual %)

0.41%

2025
↑ 132.18% from previous year
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

3.06%

2025
Estimated
Unemployment Rate
33.02% (2025) Est.
Exports
N/A
Imports
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A

Historical Economic Trends (2010-2025)

GDP Trend
GDP Growth Rate
Inflation Rate (CPI)
Unemployment Rate

Economic Analysis

GDP Overview

South Africa's economy has demonstrated consistent growth over the analyzed period, with GDP showing an upward trajectory. As of 2025, the GDP stands at $377.38 billion, reflecting positive developments in various economic sectors and increased economic activity.

Inflation Trends

Inflation has been a significant concern for South Africa, with an average CPI inflation rate of 5.00% over the analyzed period. The current inflation rate of 3.06% may impact purchasing power and economic stability.

Historical Economic Data

Economic indicators for South Africa
Year GDP (USD) GDP per Capita GDP Growth (%) Inflation (CPI %) Unemployment (%)
2025 $377.38 billion $5,970.08 0.41% 3.06% 33.02%
2024 $375.84 billion $5,945.65 -1.28% 4.36% 33.17%
2023 $380.70 billion $6,022.54 0.70% 6.08% 32.10%
2022 $406.92 billion $6,523.41 1.91% 7.04% 33.27%
2021 $420.89 billion $6,843.40 4.96% 4.62% 34.01%
2020 $337.97 billion $5,580.60 -6.17% 3.23% 29.22%
2019 $389.33 billion $6,533.71 0.26% 4.10% 28.47%
2018 $405.26 billion $6,914.18 1.56% 4.51% 26.91%
2017 $381.45 billion $6,618.34 1.16% 5.19% 27.04%
2016 $323.59 billion $5,651.21 0.66% 6.60% 26.54%
2015 $346.71 billion $6,112.27 1.32% 4.52% 25.15%
2014 $381.20 billion $6,856.73 1.41% 6.13% 24.89%
2013 $400.89 billion $7,331.65 2.49% 5.78% 24.56%
2012 $434.40 billion $8,076.98 2.40% 5.74% 24.73%
2011 $458.20 billion $8,646.06 3.17% 5.00% 24.64%
2010 $417.36 billion $7,973.47 3.04% 4.07% 24.68%

Detailed Data by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2025, South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $377.38 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in South Africa for 2025 is $5,970.08. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in South Africa for 2025 is 3.06%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

South Africa's annual GDP growth rate for 2025 is 0.41%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in South Africa for 2025 is 33.02%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.