The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa expanded 0.50 percent in the third quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides - South Africa GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa was worth 400.26 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of South Africa represents 0.38 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This dataset contains 2395 timeseries variables in multiple frequencies. This includes South African data on: 1. Money and Banking 2. Capital Markets and Flow of Funds 3. Public Finance 4. Balance of Payments 5. National Accounts 6. Business Cycle and Labour Analysis 7. Integrated Economic Accounts

This is probably the most extensive economic dataset for any African country. The original dataset can be obtained from the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) website.

The first column is reserved for the date. For the yearly and monthly data, the first day of the period is used. While the last day of the period is used for quarterly data.

The other column headers relate to each of the alpha-numeric codes that are used by the SARB. The description of each of the SARB codes is provided in the sarb_description file.

The original SARB description file with more detailed explanations can be obtained from the SARB website.The condensed descriptions file has resulted in some information for the suffix symbols being lost. Some suffix symbols explanations include: - J-Yearly - K-Quarterly - M-Monthly

Some other symbols include those that specify percentages, an index or accounting for inflation.

South Africa: Economic growth: the rate of change of real GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 0.58 percent, a decline from 0.7 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 3.20 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1961 to 2024 is 2.75 percent. The minimum value, -6.17 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 7.94 percent was recorded in 1964.

The latest data from show economic growth of 1.05 percent, which is an increase from the rate of growth of 0.47 percent in the previous quarter and
an increase compared to the growth rate of 0.35 percent in the same quarter last year. The economic growth time series for South Africa cover the...

Key information about South Africa Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa expanded 1.1 % YoY in Jun 2025, following a growth of 0.5 % in the previous quarter.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in South Africa is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1961 to Jun 2025, with an average rate of -1.3 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 19.2 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of -16.8 % in Jun 2020.

CEIC calculates Real GDP Growth from quarterly Real GDP. Statistics South Africa provides Real GDP in local currency, at 2015 prices. Real GDP Growth prior to Q1 1994 is calculated from Real GDP at 2010 prices.


Related information about South Africa Real GDP Growth

• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of South Africa reached 103.1 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 1.7 % in Jun 2025.
• GDP Per Capita in South Africa reached 6,474.8 USD in Dec 2024.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 13.5 % in Jun 2025.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 14.5 % in Jun 2025.
• Public Consumption accounted for 18.5 % in Jun 2025.
• Private Consumption accounted for 64.0 % in Jun 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Financial Market: Share Prices for South Africa (SPASTT01ZAQ661N) from Q1 1960 to Q3 2025 about South Africa and stock market.

Leading Economic Index South Africa decreased 1.20 percent in September of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Leading Economic Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Share Prices: All Shares/Broad: Total for South Africa (SPASTT01ZAM657N) from Feb 1960 to Sep 2025 about South Africa and stock market.

Unemployment Rate in South Africa decreased to 31.90 percent in the third quarter of 2025 from 33.20 percent in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Africa ZA: GDP: Growth: Gross Capital Formation data was reported at 1.620 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -8.058 % for 2016. South Africa ZA: GDP: Growth: Gross Capital Formation data is updated yearly, averaging 3.048 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.217 % in 1980 and a record low of -20.726 % in 1982. South Africa ZA: GDP: Growth: Gross Capital Formation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual growth rate of gross capital formation based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. Gross capital formation (formerly gross domestic investment) consists of outlays on additions to the fixed assets of the economy plus net changes in the level of inventories. Fixed assets include land improvements (fences, ditches, drains, and so on); plant, machinery, and equipment purchases; and the construction of roads, railways, and the like, including schools, offices, hospitals, private residential dwellings, and commercial and industrial buildings. Inventories are stocks of goods held by firms to meet temporary or unexpected fluctuations in production or sales, and 'work in progress.' According to the 1993 SNA, net acquisitions of valuables are also considered capital formation.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

South Africa: Business freedom index (0-100): The latest value from 2025 is 64 points, an increase from 61 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 63 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1995 to 2025 is 72 points. The minimum value, 61 points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 85 points was recorded in 1995.

Key information about South Africa Current Account Balance

• South Africa Current Account recorded a deficit of 1.1 USD bn in Jun 2025, compared with a deficit of 646.9 USD mn in the previous quarter.
• South Africa Current Account Balance: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1960 to Jun 2025, with an averaged value of 591.4 USD mn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.4 USD bn in Jun 2021 and a record low of -6.0 USD bn in Sep 2013.
• CEIC converts quarterly de-annualised Current Account Balance into USD. South African Reserve Bank provides annualised Current Account Balance in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 4.0 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• South Africa Direct Investment Abroad fell by 1.3 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 3.8 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 103.1 USD bn in Jun 2025.

Historical dataset showing South Africa economic growth by year from 1960 to 2018.

South Africa: Financial development: The latest value from 2021 is 0.546 index points, a decline from 0.576 index points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.331 index points, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1980 to 2021 is 0.404 index points. The minimum value, 0.24 index points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.593 index points was recorded in 2019.

South Africa Trade Turnover: Daily Avg data was reported at 13,174,000,000.000 USD in Jul 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15,750,000,000.000 USD for Jun 2018. South Africa Trade Turnover: Daily Avg data is updated monthly, averaging 10,158,000,000.000 USD from Jan 1987 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 379 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,640,000,000.000 USD in Mar 2014 and a record low of 918,000,000.000 USD in Aug 1987. South Africa Trade Turnover: Daily Avg data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.M014: Daily Trade Turnover: Foreign Exchange Market.

Graph and download economic data for Production, Sales, Work Started and Orders: Production Volume: Economic Activity: Manufacturing for South Africa (ZAFPROMANMISMEI) from Jan 1990 to Mar 2024 about South Africa, production, and manufacturing.

South Africa's main stock market index, the SAALL, fell to 110837 points on December 2, 2025, losing 0.99% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.61% and is up 29.15% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Africa. South Africa Stock Market (SAALL) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

GDP from Services in South Africa increased to 1167278.56 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2025 from 1163993.77 ZAR Million in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Services - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Overview with Chart & Report: Consolidated Budget Balance is the difference between the income and expenditures of South Africa's main budget framework as well as budgets of all provinces, special security funds and public