Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in South Africa
South Africa: Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency was 5,078 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in South Africa, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in South Africa is 5,078, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 102.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in South Africa peaked at 5,078 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.48, in 1960.
That places South Africa 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.48 | — |
| 1961 | 5.77 | +5.3% |
| 1962 | 6.14 | +6.6% |
| 1963 | 6.81 | +10.9% |
| 1964 | 7.5 | +10.1% |
| 1965 | 8.19 | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 8.93 | +9.0% |
| 1967 | 9.96 | +11.6% |
| 1968 | 10.77 | +8.2% |
| 1969 | 12.14 | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 13.33 | +9.8% |
| 1971 | 14.73 | +10.5% |
| 1972 | 16.62 | +12.9% |
| 1973 | 20.57 | +23.7% |
| 1974 | 25.29 | +23.0% |
| 1975 | 28.47 | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 32.14 | +12.9% |
| 1977 | 35.69 | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 41.06 | +15.0% |
| 1979 | 49.07 | +19.5% |
| 1980 | 65.35 | +33.2% |
| 1981 | 75.69 | +15.8% |
| 1982 | 85.91 | +13.5% |
| 1983 | 98.3 | +14.4% |
| 1984 | 115.21 | +17.2% |
| 1985 | 132.94 | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 155.64 | +17.1% |
| 1987 | 181.95 | +16.9% |
| 1988 | 218.38 | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 262.2 | +20.1% |
| 1990 | 301.94 | +15.2% |
| 1991 | 345.87 | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 387.8 | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 443.96 | +14.5% |
| 1994 | 502.29 | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 571.03 | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 643.8 | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 714.41 | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 773.48 | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 847.72 | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 960.72 | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 1,063 | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 1,220 | +14.8% |
| 2003 | 1,326 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 1,477 | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 1,639 | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 1,839 | +12.2% |
| 2007 | 2,110 | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 2,369 | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 2,508 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 2,748 | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 3,024 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 3,254 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 3,540 | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 3,805 | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 4,050 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 4,359 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 4,654 | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 4,874 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 5,078 | +4.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 5,078 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 697.54, 7.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 5,078 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,309, 96% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.17 | 5.48 | 12.14 | 10 |
| 1970s | 27.7 | 13.33 | 49.07 | 10 |
| 1980s | 139.16 | 65.35 | 262.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 553.23 | 301.94 | 847.72 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,651 | 960.72 | 2,508 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,938 | 2,748 | 5,078 | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in South Africa?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in South Africa was 5,078 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5,078 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.48 in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency?
- South Africa ranks 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.