Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in South Africa
South Africa: Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators was 484,357 National currency in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in South Africa, 1995–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in National currency.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 484,357 National currency for annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in South Africa peaked at 490,635 National currency in 2019 and was at its lowest, 30,231 National currency, in 1996.
South Africa ranks 14th of 34 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in South Africa, year by year
| Year | National currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 30,464 National currency | — |
| 1996 | 30,231 National currency | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 33,883 National currency | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 37,181 National currency | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 46,115 National currency | +24.0% |
| 2000 | 56,277 National currency | +22.0% |
| 2001 | 63,139 National currency | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 79,748 National currency | +26.3% |
| 2003 | 98,695 National currency | +23.8% |
| 2004 | 124,805 National currency | +26.5% |
| 2005 | 153,861 National currency | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 183,178 National currency | +19.1% |
| 2007 | 212,671 National currency | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 223,273 National currency | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 202,591 National currency | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 243,873 National currency | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 281,794 National currency | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 311,208 National currency | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 347,608 National currency | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 359,235 National currency | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 402,816 National currency | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 418,294 National currency | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 424,685 National currency | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 469,242 National currency | +10.5% |
| 2019 | 490,635 National currency | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 405,991 National currency | -17.3% |
| 2021 | 457,712 National currency | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 448,611 National currency | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 483,948 National currency | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 483,050 National currency | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 484,357 National currency | +0.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 484,357 National currency is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 million National currency, 30% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35,575 National currency | 30,231 National currency | 46,115 National currency | 5 |
| 2000s | 139,824 National currency | 56,277 National currency | 223,273 National currency | 10 |
| 2010s | 374,939 National currency | 243,873 National currency | 490,635 National currency | 10 |
| 2020s | 460,612 National currency | 405,991 National currency | 484,357 National currency | 6 |
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in South Africa?
- Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in South Africa was 484,357 National currency in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 490,635 National currency in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,231 National currency in 1996.
- How does South Africa rank for annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators?
- South Africa ranks 14th out of 34 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators (Balancing items) — Balance of primary incomes, net / National income, net. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table presents the full sequence of non-financial accounts for the General Government sector and its sub-sectors from the production account to the capital account. It shows the balancing items and is designed to be used in conjunction with the tables entitled ‘Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators (Revenue)’ and ‘Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators (Expenditure)’. The presentation is on a country-by-country basis. Users are recommended to select one country (or area) at a time in the ‘Reference area’ filter in order to view the full sequence of non-financial accounts. Alternatively, specific lines within the sequence can be selected using the ‘Transaction’ filter to compare this item for combinations of sectors, countries and time periods. It is also possible to select the government sub-sectors – central, local and state (regional) government and social security funds – using the ‘Institutional sector’ filter.These indicators were presented in the previous dissemination system in the SNA_TABLE12 dataset. See ANA Changes for information on changes in methodology: ANA Changes Explore also the Government Finances and Public Sector Debt webpage: Government Finances and Public Sector Debt webpage OECD statistics contact: STAT.Contact@oecd.org