Affected by disasters vs gdp in South Africa
South Africa: Affected by disasters vs gdp was 12.73 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
12.73
Change on year
down 34.2%
World rank
120th
of 167 countries
All-time high
30,648
in 2004
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
27
2000–2026
Affected by disasters vs gdp in South Africa, 2000–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, affected by disasters vs gdp in South Africa stood at 12.73.
That represents a change of down 34.2% on the previous year and down 99.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, affected by disasters vs gdp in South Africa peaked at 30,648 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.
That places South Africa 120th out of 167 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,112 | 0.1172 | 30,648 | 10 |
| 2010s | 668.87 | 0 | 1,970 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,859 | 0.677 | 19,532 | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 7.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1002 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 660.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 11,822 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.044 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 22.74 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is affected by disasters vs gdp in South Africa?
- Affected by disasters vs gdp in South Africa was 12.73 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest affected by disasters vs gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30,648 in 2004.
- What is the lowest affected by disasters vs gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for affected by disasters vs gdp?
- South Africa ranks 120th out of 167 countries with data for 2026.
- Is affected by disasters vs gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Affected by disasters vs gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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