GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 1.11 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.11 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 108.4%
World rank
169th
of 213 countries
All-time high
7.94 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-6.17 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa stood at 1.11 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 108.4% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 7.94 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -6.17 % change on previous year, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 169th of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.18 % change on previous year | +60.7% |
| 1963 | 7.37 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 1964 | 7.94 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1966 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 1967 | 7.2 % change on previous year | +62.1% |
| 1968 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 1969 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 1970 | 5.25 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1972 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1973 | 4.57 % change on previous year | +176.4% |
| 1974 | 6.11 % change on previous year | +33.7% |
| 1975 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1976 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 1977 | -0.0941 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 1978 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -3301.8% |
| 1979 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +25.8% |
| 1980 | 6.62 % change on previous year | +74.6% |
| 1981 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1982 | -0.3834 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 1983 | -1.85 % change on previous year | +381.6% |
| 1984 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -376.1% |
| 1985 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -123.8% |
| 1986 | 0.0179 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 1987 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +11608.1% |
| 1988 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +100.0% |
| 1989 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1990 | -0.3179 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1991 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +220.1% |
| 1992 | -2.14 % change on previous year | +110.0% |
| 1993 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -157.7% |
| 1994 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +159.4% |
| 1995 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 4.3 % change on previous year | +38.7% |
| 1997 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 1998 | 0.5 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 1999 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +380.0% |
| 2000 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 2001 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2002 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +37.0% |
| 2003 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 2004 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 2005 | 5.28 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
| 2006 | 5.6 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 2009 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 2010 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -297.6% |
| 2011 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 2013 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 2015 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 0.6646 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2017 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +74.2% |
| 2018 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +34.4% |
| 2019 | 0.2601 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 2020 | -6.17 % change on previous year | -2472.0% |
| 2021 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -178.8% |
| 2022 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 2023 | 0.8061 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2024 | 0.5349 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 2025 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +108.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.77 % change on previous year | 3.84 % change on previous year | 7.94 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.25 % change on previous year | -0.0941 % change on previous year | 6.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.24 % change on previous year | -1.85 % change on previous year | 6.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.39 % change on previous year | -2.14 % change on previous year | 4.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.6 % change on previous year | -1.54 % change on previous year | 5.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.75 % change on previous year | 0.2601 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5339 % change on previous year | -6.17 % change on previous year | 4.86 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa was 1.11 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.94 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.17 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 169th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.