South Africa 2015
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2015
Key Economic Indicators (2015)
GDP (Current USD)
$346.71 billion
↓ 9.05% vs 2014GDP per Capita
$6,112.27
↓ 10.86% vs 2014GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.32%
↓ 0.09pp vs 2014Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.52%
↓ 1.61pp vs 2014Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2014 | 2015 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $381.20 billion | $346.71 billion | -9.05% |
| GDP per Capita | $6,856.73 | $6,112.27 | -10.86% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.41% | 1.32% | -0.09pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.13% | 4.52% | -1.61pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 24.89% | 25.15% | +0.26pp |
All Economic Indicators (2015)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $346.71 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $6,112.27
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.32%
- Gross National Income
- $338.77 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.52%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.55%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 25.15%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.67%
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)
- -4.31%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2015, South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $346.71 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in South Africa for 2015 is $6,112.27. 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 2015 is 4.52%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
South Africa's annual GDP growth rate for 2015 is 1.32%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in South Africa for 2015 is 25.15%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.