South Africa 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$381.45 billion
↑ 17.88% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$6,618.34
↑ 17.11% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.16%
↑ 0.49pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.19%
↓ 1.42pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $323.59 billion | $381.45 billion | +17.88% |
| GDP per Capita | $5,651.21 | $6,618.34 | +17.11% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 0.66% | 1.16% | +0.49pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.60% | 5.19% | -1.42pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 26.54% | 27.04% | +0.50pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $381.45 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $6,618.34
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.16%
- Gross National Income
- $370.87 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.19%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.47%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 27.04%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.65%
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)
- -2.37%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $381.45 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in South Africa for 2017 is $6,618.34. 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 2017 is 5.19%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
South Africa's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 1.16%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in South Africa for 2017 is 27.04%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.