Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Africa
South Africa: Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
103rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
427,651 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Africa is 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Africa peaked at 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 427,651 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 103rd of 173 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.
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 427,651 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 451,407 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 478,512 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 517,307 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 541,614 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1966 | 567,291 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 592,073 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 635,009 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1969 | 678,097 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 724,650 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1971 | 764,047 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 788,389 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 842,576 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 891,344 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1975 | 940,417 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 963,919 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 966,507 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 980,010 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 1.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 1.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1981 | 1.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 1.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 1.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 1.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 1.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 1.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 1.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 1.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 1.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 1.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 1.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 1.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 1.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 1.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 1.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 1.65 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 1.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 1.71 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 1.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 1.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 1.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 1.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 1.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 2.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 2.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 2.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 2.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 2.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 2.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 2.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 2.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 2.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 2.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 3.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 3.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 3.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 3.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 3.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 3.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 3.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 3.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 62% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 23% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 543,218 constant LCU per square kilometre | 427,651 constant LCU per square kilometre | 678,097 constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 887,181 constant LCU per square kilometre | 724,650 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 3.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 3.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 100 Malaysia 3.53 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 101 Bhutan 3.53 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 102 Eswatini 3.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 104 Palestine 3.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 105 Algeria 2.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 106 Ireland 2.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre 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)
- 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 final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Africa?
- Final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Africa was 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 427,651 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- South Africa ranks 103rd out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.