Adjusted net national income in South Africa
South Africa: Adjusted net national income was 339.55 billion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
339.55 billion current US$
Change on year
up 24.0%
World rank
35th
of 184 countries
All-time high
367.43 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
19.82 billion current US$
in 1971
Years of data
51
1971–2021
Adjusted net national income in South Africa, 1971–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 339.55 billion current US$ for adjusted net national income in 2021.
The figure is up 24.0% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted net national income in South Africa peaked at 367.43 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 19.82 billion current US$, in 1971.
South Africa ranks 35th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted net national income in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 19.82 billion current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 20.59 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 28.11 billion current US$ | +36.6% |
| 1974 | 34.55 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1975 | 34.87 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 32.68 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 35.57 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 40.46 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1979 | 48.38 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 66.89 billion current US$ | +38.3% |
| 1981 | 70.44 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 64.25 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1983 | 72.24 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1984 | 65.86 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1985 | 47.18 billion current US$ | -28.4% |
| 1986 | 53.88 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1987 | 73.08 billion current US$ | +35.6% |
| 1988 | 79.68 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 83.31 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 97.96 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1991 | 107.45 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1992 | 118.92 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 120.44 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 126.08 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 142.28 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1996 | 134.81 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 140.46 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 127.12 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 125.78 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 125.27 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 110.00 billion current US$ | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 106.12 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 164.25 billion current US$ | +54.8% |
| 2004 | 213.48 billion current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2005 | 241.61 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 252.24 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 269.52 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 243.67 billion current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 269.13 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 337.74 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2011 | 367.43 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 350.32 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 322.01 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 309.06 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 286.51 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 264.15 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 311.85 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2018 | 329.15 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 316.52 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 273.91 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 339.55 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.78 billion current US$ | 19.82 billion current US$ | 48.38 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 67.68 billion current US$ | 47.18 billion current US$ | 83.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 124.13 billion current US$ | 97.96 billion current US$ | 142.28 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 199.53 billion current US$ | 106.12 billion current US$ | 269.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 319.48 billion current US$ | 264.15 billion current US$ | 367.43 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 306.73 billion current US$ | 273.91 billion current US$ | 339.55 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 32 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 354.71 billion current US$ compare
- 33 Egypt 353.38 billion current US$ compare
- 34 Denmark 344.36 billion current US$ compare
- 36 Pakistan 326.46 billion current US$ compare
- 37 United Arab Emirates 318.73 billion current US$ compare
- 38 Viet Nam 296.06 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 6.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8998 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 5,937 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 3.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 16.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 106,203 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7819 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted net national income in South Africa?
- Adjusted net national income in South Africa was 339.55 billion current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted net national income recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 367.43 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest adjusted net national income recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.82 billion current US$ in 1971.
- How does South Africa rank for adjusted net national income?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted net national income rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted net national income (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. 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.