Gdp penn world table in South Africa
South Africa: Gdp penn world table was 797.74 billion in 2023. β Volatile
Latest (2023)
797.74 billion
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
35th
of 182 countries
All-time high
890.42 billion
in 2017
All-time low
84.67 billion
in 1952
Years of data
74
1950β2023
Gdp penn world table in South Africa, 1950β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp penn world table in South Africa is 797.74 billion, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp penn world table in South Africa peaked at 890.42 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 84.67 billion, in 1952.
South Africa ranks 35th of 182 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 103.33 billion | 84.67 billion | 121.02 billion | 10 |
| 1960s | 164.77 billion | 126.37 billion | 210.32 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 261.41 billion | 222.32 billion | 293.86 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 356.45 billion | 324.12 billion | 386.31 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 449.38 billion | 387.42 billion | 506.32 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 677.13 billion | 533.60 billion | 802.16 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 858.65 billion | 821.91 billion | 890.42 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 786.86 billion | 772.35 billion | 797.74 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 32 Colombia 915.37 billion compare
- 33 United Arab Emirates 812.83 billion compare
- 34 Switzerland 797.97 billion compare
- 36 Kazakhstan 697.15 billion compare
- 37 Ireland 688.78 billion compare
- 38 Belgium 680.78 billion 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)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 11,822 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.044 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 22.74 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 16.61 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0602 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp penn world table in South Africa?
- Gdp penn world table in South Africa was 797.74 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp penn world table recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 890.42 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest gdp penn world table recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.67 billion in 1952.
- How does South Africa rank for gdp penn world table?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp penn world table rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gdp penn world table. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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