GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
86th
of 212 countries
All-time high
95.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2011
Years of data
66
1960–2025
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa is 11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 95.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
South Africa ranks 86th of 212 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.
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 95.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 94.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1962 | 94.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 91.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1964 | 89.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 86.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1966 | 83.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 80.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 77.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1969 | 71.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1970 | 68.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1971 | 64.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1972 | 63.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 48.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.9% |
| 1974 | 41.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1975 | 40.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 43.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 39.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1978 | 35.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1979 | 30.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 1980 | 22.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.8% |
| 1981 | 22.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 24.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 21.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1984 | 25.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 1985 | 33.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.1% |
| 1986 | 29.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 22.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.4% |
| 1988 | 22.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 21.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 18.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1991 | 17.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 15.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 15.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 15.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 14.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 15.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 15.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 17.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1999 | 17.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 18.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 21.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 23.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 15.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.5% |
| 2004 | 12.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 11.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 11.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 11.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 12.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 11.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 9.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 2011 | 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 9.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 10.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 11.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 12.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 13.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 11.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 11.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 11.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 12.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 10.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 2022 | 11.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 12.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 11.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2025 | 11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 86.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 71.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 95.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 47.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 30.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 68.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 21.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 33.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 14.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 18.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 23.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 83 Mexico 13.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 84 Maldives 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 85 Seychelles 12.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Namibia 10.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 88 Yemen 10.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Nicaragua 9.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.7139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1196 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 789.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 5.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.295 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 1,946 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 95.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 86th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.