South Africa 2011
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2011
Key Economic Indicators (2011)
GDP (Current USD)
$458.20 billion
↑ 9.78% vs 2010GDP per Capita
$8,646.06
↑ 8.44% vs 2010GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.17%
↑ 0.13pp vs 2010Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.00%
↑ 0.93pp vs 2010Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2010 | 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $417.36 billion | $458.20 billion | +9.78% |
| GDP per Capita | $7,973.47 | $8,646.06 | +8.44% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.04% | 3.17% | +0.13pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.07% | 5.00% | +0.93pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 24.68% | 24.64% | -0.04pp |
All Economic Indicators (2011)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $458.20 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $8,646.06
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.17%
- Gross National Income
- $447.48 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.00%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.54%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 24.64%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.28%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -2.02%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2011, South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $458.20 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in South Africa for 2011 is $8,646.06. 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 2011 is 5.00%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
South Africa's annual GDP growth rate for 2011 is 3.17%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in South Africa for 2011 is 24.64%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.