South Africa vs Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Final consumption expenditure (current US$)
Final consumption expenditure (current US$) over time
- South Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) currently reports 2.19 trillion current US$ against 361.93 billion current US$ in South Africa, a difference of 1.83 trillion current US$.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)'s figure about 6.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 61 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 31st and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 29th of 188 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.58 billion current US$ | 42.31 billion current US$ | 31.73 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 1970s | 26.75 billion current US$ | 104.06 billion current US$ | 77.32 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 1980s | 66.66 billion current US$ | 246.77 billion current US$ | 180.12 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 1990s | 124.91 billion current US$ | 401.73 billion current US$ | 276.82 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2000s | 195.22 billion current US$ | 697.20 billion current US$ | 501.97 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2010s | 324.82 billion current US$ | 1.43 trillion current US$ | 1.10 trillion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2020s | 328.77 billion current US$ | 1.88 trillion current US$ | 1.55 trillion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher final consumption expenditure, South Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), at 2.19 trillion current US$ against 361.93 billion current US$ in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in final consumption expenditure between South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 1.83 trillion current US$, with Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 61 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for final consumption expenditure?
- South Africa ranks 31st and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 29th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.