Export price index in South Africa
South Africa: Export price index was 264.77 goods and services, 2000=100 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
264.77 goods and services, 2000=100
Change on year
up 11.7%
World rank
9th
of 40 countries
All-time high
264.77 goods and services, 2000=100
in 2011
All-time low
18.59 goods and services, 2000=100
in 1965
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Export price index in South Africa, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in goods and services, 2000=100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for export price index in South Africa is 264.77 goods and services, 2000=100, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 181.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, export price index in South Africa peaked at 264.77 goods and services, 2000=100 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18.59 goods and services, 2000=100, in 1965.
South Africa ranks 9th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Export price index in South Africa, year by year
| Year | goods and services, 2000=100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19.36 goods and services, 2000=100 | — |
| 1961 | 19.07 goods and services, 2000=100 | -1.5% |
| 1962 | 18.62 goods and services, 2000=100 | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 18.59 goods and services, 2000=100 | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 18.71 goods and services, 2000=100 | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 18.59 goods and services, 2000=100 | -0.7% |
| 1966 | 19.66 goods and services, 2000=100 | +5.8% |
| 1967 | 20.33 goods and services, 2000=100 | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 21.68 goods and services, 2000=100 | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 22.08 goods and services, 2000=100 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 21.74 goods and services, 2000=100 | -1.5% |
| 1971 | 23.37 goods and services, 2000=100 | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 27.59 goods and services, 2000=100 | +18.1% |
| 1973 | 39.9 goods and services, 2000=100 | +44.6% |
| 1974 | 58.15 goods and services, 2000=100 | +45.7% |
| 1975 | 60.2 goods and services, 2000=100 | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 55.52 goods and services, 2000=100 | -7.8% |
| 1977 | 64.26 goods and services, 2000=100 | +15.7% |
| 1978 | 76.59 goods and services, 2000=100 | +19.2% |
| 1979 | 100.98 goods and services, 2000=100 | +31.8% |
| 1980 | 146.1 goods and services, 2000=100 | +44.7% |
| 1981 | 133.37 goods and services, 2000=100 | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 117.89 goods and services, 2000=100 | -11.6% |
| 1983 | 119.94 goods and services, 2000=100 | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 119.17 goods and services, 2000=100 | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 105.13 goods and services, 2000=100 | -11.8% |
| 1986 | 125.92 goods and services, 2000=100 | +19.8% |
| 1987 | 155.86 goods and services, 2000=100 | +23.8% |
| 1988 | 152.67 goods and services, 2000=100 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 149.36 goods and services, 2000=100 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 122.14 goods and services, 2000=100 | -18.2% |
| 1991 | 119.49 goods and services, 2000=100 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 120.66 goods and services, 2000=100 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 115.03 goods and services, 2000=100 | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 114.91 goods and services, 2000=100 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 118.78 goods and services, 2000=100 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 114.44 goods and services, 2000=100 | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 111.92 goods and services, 2000=100 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 102.03 goods and services, 2000=100 | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 98.68 goods and services, 2000=100 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 100 goods and services, 2000=100 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 94.13 goods and services, 2000=100 | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 95.52 goods and services, 2000=100 | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 122.33 goods and services, 2000=100 | +28.1% |
| 2004 | 146.84 goods and services, 2000=100 | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 158.04 goods and services, 2000=100 | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 170.27 goods and services, 2000=100 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 183.82 goods and services, 2000=100 | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 196.53 goods and services, 2000=100 | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 193.28 goods and services, 2000=100 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 236.96 goods and services, 2000=100 | +22.6% |
| 2011 | 264.77 goods and services, 2000=100 | +11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.67 goods and services, 2000=100 | 18.59 goods and services, 2000=100 | 22.08 goods and services, 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 52.83 goods and services, 2000=100 | 21.74 goods and services, 2000=100 | 100.98 goods and services, 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 132.54 goods and services, 2000=100 | 105.13 goods and services, 2000=100 | 155.86 goods and services, 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 113.81 goods and services, 2000=100 | 98.68 goods and services, 2000=100 | 122.14 goods and services, 2000=100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 146.08 goods and services, 2000=100 | 94.13 goods and services, 2000=100 | 196.53 goods and services, 2000=100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 250.87 goods and services, 2000=100 | 236.96 goods and services, 2000=100 | 264.77 goods and services, 2000=100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 6 Mauritania 305.54 goods and services, 2000=100 compare
- 7 Zimbabwe 273.94 goods and services, 2000=100 compare
- 8 Zambia 271.13 goods and services, 2000=100 compare
- 10 Sudan 249.41 goods and services, 2000=100 compare
- 11 Cameroon 247.5 goods and services, 2000=100 compare
- 12 Cape Verde 230.28 goods and services, 2000=100 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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1684 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 1,111 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 2.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 14,168 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 6.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6307 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is export price index in South Africa?
- Export price index in South Africa was 264.77 goods and services, 2000=100 in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest export price index recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 264.77 goods and services, 2000=100 in 2011.
- What is the lowest export price index recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.59 goods and services, 2000=100 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for export price index?
- South Africa ranks 9th out of 40 countries with data for 2011.
- Is export price index rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Export price index (goods and services, 2000=100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The exports price index is derived by dividing the national accounts exports of goods and services in current U.S. dollars by exports of goods and services in constant 2000 U.S. dollars, with 2000 equaling 100.