Gross national disposable income in South Africa
South Africa: Gross national disposable income was 2.88 trillion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
2.88 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 11.3%
World rank
22nd
of 44 countries
All-time high
2.88 trillion current LCU
in 2011
All-time low
5.03 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Gross national disposable income in South Africa, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national disposable income in South Africa is 2.88 trillion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and up 193.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national disposable income in South Africa peaked at 2.88 trillion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.03 billion current LCU, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 22nd of 44 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.
Gross national disposable income in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.03 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 5.28 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1962 | 5.69 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 6.34 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1964 | 6.95 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1965 | 7.58 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1966 | 8.27 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1967 | 9.26 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1968 | 10.01 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1969 | 11.25 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1970 | 12.32 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 13.66 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1972 | 15.40 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1973 | 19.06 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1974 | 23.43 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1975 | 26.22 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 29.56 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1977 | 32.75 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1978 | 37.72 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1979 | 45.15 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 1980 | 60.25 billion current LCU | +33.4% |
| 1981 | 69.60 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 79.09 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 1983 | 90.39 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 105.81 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 1985 | 121.48 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1986 | 142.58 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1987 | 167.72 billion current LCU | +17.6% |
| 1988 | 201.85 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 1989 | 242.29 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 277.95 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 321.70 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1992 | 362.78 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 415.34 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 1994 | 471.36 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1995 | 535.33 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 1996 | 601.36 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1997 | 667.56 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 720.84 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 788.42 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 893.70 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 981.57 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 1.14 trillion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 1.23 trillion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 1.38 trillion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 1.52 trillion current LCU | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 1.72 trillion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2007 | 1.93 trillion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 2.17 trillion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 2.32 trillion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 2.59 trillion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 2.88 trillion current LCU | +11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.56 billion current LCU | 5.03 billion current LCU | 11.25 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 25.53 billion current LCU | 12.32 billion current LCU | 45.15 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 128.11 billion current LCU | 60.25 billion current LCU | 242.29 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 516.26 billion current LCU | 277.95 billion current LCU | 788.42 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.53 trillion current LCU | 893.70 billion current LCU | 2.32 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.74 trillion current LCU | 2.59 trillion current LCU | 2.88 trillion current LCU | 2 |
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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 7,985 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 5.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2409 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 1,589 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 2.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 4.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 28,432 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national disposable income in South Africa?
- Gross national disposable income in South Africa was 2.88 trillion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross national disposable income recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.88 trillion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross national disposable income recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.03 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross national disposable income?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 44 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross national disposable income rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Gross national disposable income (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is derived as the sum of GNP and the terms of trade adjustment. Data are in current local currency.