GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita in South Africa
South Africa: GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita was 6,274 current US$ per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita in South Africa, 1962–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita in South Africa is 6,274 current US$ per person, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita in South Africa peaked at 8,220 current US$ per person in 2012 and was at its lowest, 551 current US$ per person, in 1962.
South Africa ranks 119th of 207 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.
GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 551 current US$ per person | — |
| 1963 | 584.08 current US$ per person | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 620.92 current US$ per person | +6.3% |
| 1965 | 660.79 current US$ per person | +6.4% |
| 1966 | 695.23 current US$ per person | +5.2% |
| 1967 | 751.36 current US$ per person | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 795.81 current US$ per person | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 852.97 current US$ per person | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 919.19 current US$ per person | +7.8% |
| 1971 | 993.98 current US$ per person | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 1,044 current US$ per person | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 1,257 current US$ per person | +20.4% |
| 1974 | 1,573 current US$ per person | +25.1% |
| 1975 | 1,795 current US$ per person | +14.1% |
| 1976 | 1,727 current US$ per person | -3.8% |
| 1977 | 1,651 current US$ per person | -4.4% |
| 1978 | 1,756 current US$ per person | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 2,085 current US$ per person | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 2,652 current US$ per person | +27.2% |
| 1981 | 3,020 current US$ per person | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 2,889 current US$ per person | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 2,625 current US$ per person | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 2,549 current US$ per person | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 2,188 current US$ per person | -14.2% |
| 1986 | 2,016 current US$ per person | -7.9% |
| 1987 | 2,218 current US$ per person | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 2,658 current US$ per person | +19.8% |
| 1989 | 2,812 current US$ per person | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 2,827 current US$ per person | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 2,963 current US$ per person | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 3,234 current US$ per person | +9.2% |
| 1993 | 3,384 current US$ per person | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 3,548 current US$ per person | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 3,729 current US$ per person | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 3,790 current US$ per person | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 3,754 current US$ per person | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 3,394 current US$ per person | -9.6% |
| 1999 | 3,300 current US$ per person | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 3,259 current US$ per person | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 3,058 current US$ per person | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 2,872 current US$ per person | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 3,158 current US$ per person | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 4,036 current US$ per person | +27.8% |
| 2005 | 5,426 current US$ per person | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 6,122 current US$ per person | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 6,443 current US$ per person | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 6,490 current US$ per person | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 6,351 current US$ per person | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 6,733 current US$ per person | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 7,618 current US$ per person | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 8,220 current US$ per person | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 7,928 current US$ per person | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 7,228 current US$ per person | -8.8% |
| 2015 | 6,452 current US$ per person | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 5,876 current US$ per person | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 5,850 current US$ per person | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 6,255 current US$ per person | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 6,568 current US$ per person | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 5,927 current US$ per person | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 6,318 current US$ per person | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 6,530 current US$ per person | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 6,495 current US$ per person | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 6,112 current US$ per person | -5.9% |
| 2025 | 6,274 current US$ per person | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 689.02 current US$ per person | 551 current US$ per person | 852.97 current US$ per person | 8 |
| 1970s | 1,480 current US$ per person | 919.19 current US$ per person | 2,085 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,563 current US$ per person | 2,016 current US$ per person | 3,020 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,392 current US$ per person | 2,827 current US$ per person | 3,790 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,721 current US$ per person | 2,872 current US$ per person | 6,490 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,873 current US$ per person | 5,850 current US$ per person | 8,220 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,276 current US$ per person | 5,927 current US$ per person | 6,530 current US$ per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 116 Paraguay 6,755 current US$ per person compare
- 117 Guatemala 6,355 current US$ per person compare
- 118 Turkmenistan 6,335 current US$ per person compare
- 120 Fiji 6,229 current US$ per person compare
- 121 Mongolia 6,207 current US$ per person compare
- 122 Suriname 6,144 current US$ per person 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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9509 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 6.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9808 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 6,471 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 17.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 115,762 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita in South Africa?
- Gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita in South Africa was 6,274 current US$ per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8,220 current US$ per person in 2012.
- What is the lowest gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 551 current US$ per person in 1962.
- How does South Africa rank for gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita?
- South Africa ranks 119th out of 207 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. 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 GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GNI, Atlas method (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GNI, Atlas method (current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- GNI, Atlas method Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
GNI, Atlas method (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.