Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) in South Africa
South Africa: Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) was 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
104th
of 170 countries
All-time high
199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
26,745 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) in South Africa is 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) in South Africa peaked at 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 26,745 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 104th of 170 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.
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,745 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 27,578 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 29,357 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 31,762 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1965 | 32,903 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 34,440 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 35,986 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 38,632 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 41,322 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 44,030 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 46,102 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 48,074 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 51,718 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1974 | 54,431 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 56,407 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 57,296 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 56,799 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 57,730 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 59,160 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 64,241 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 68,933 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 70,379 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 72,495 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 75,826 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 73,205 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 73,321 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 76,148 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 80,192 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 82,390 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 84,757 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 84,319 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 83,119 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 84,690 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 88,084 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 93,305 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 97,477 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 100,652 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 102,406 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 104,186 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 108,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 112,287 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 115,850 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 119,130 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 126,564 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 134,327 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 146,115 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 155,640 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 157,524 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 153,443 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 162,168 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 168,742 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 174,186 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 176,887 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 178,161 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 182,005 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 183,248 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 186,388 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 192,283 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 194,748 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 182,825 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 193,803 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 198,925 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 324,117 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 62% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 67,244 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 3.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 33,192 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 26,745 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 41,322 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 53,175 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 44,030 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 59,160 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 73,713 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 64,241 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 82,390 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 92,300 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 83,119 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 104,186 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 132,938 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 108,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 157,524 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 179,882 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 162,168 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 194,748 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 193,732 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 182,825 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 101 Honduras 209,823 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 102 Equatorial Guinea 206,550 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 103 Nepal 205,977 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 105 Saudi Arabia 189,875 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 106 Belarus 188,519 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 107 Uganda 171,245 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) in South Africa?
- Households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) in South Africa was 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 199,376 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,745 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant 2015)?
- South Africa ranks 104th out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. 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 Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.