Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA)
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 4.64 trillion constant LCU against 4.26 trillion constant LCU in South Africa, a difference of 385.62 billion constant LCU.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Africa ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 58th of 196 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | 326.59 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 1980s | 1.39 trillion constant LCU | 1.98 trillion constant LCU | 580.48 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 1990s | 1.59 trillion constant LCU | 2.21 trillion constant LCU | 618.78 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 2000s | 2.16 trillion constant LCU | 3.04 trillion constant LCU | 880.03 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3.33 trillion constant LCU | 3.92 trillion constant LCU | 586.87 billion constant LCU | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.21 trillion constant LCU | 4.13 trillion constant LCU | 74.12 billion constant LCU | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross value added at basic prices (gva), Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- Saudi Arabia, at 4.64 trillion constant LCU against 4.26 trillion constant LCU in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross value added at basic prices (gva) between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 385.62 billion constant LCU, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 58th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.