Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in South Africa
South Africa: Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) was 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
100th
of 175 countries
All-time high
2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
341,021 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in South Africa is 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is 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 lcu) in South Africa peaked at 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 341,021 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 100th of 175 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 LCU) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 341,021 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 351,643 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 374,328 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 404,982 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1965 | 419,540 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 439,135 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 458,842 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 492,586 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 526,880 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 561,414 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 587,836 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 612,975 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 659,443 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1974 | 694,033 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 719,229 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 730,571 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 724,222 constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 736,100 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 754,327 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 819,120 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 878,946 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 897,386 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 924,358 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 966,837 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 933,418 constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 934,894 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 970,942 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 1.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 1.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 1.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 1.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 1.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 1.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 1.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 1.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 1.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 1.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 1.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 1.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 1.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 1.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 1.71 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 1.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 1.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 2.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 1.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 2.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 2.15 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 2.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 2.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 2.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 2.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 2.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 2.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 2.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 2.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 2.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 2.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 55% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 23% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 423,217 constant LCU per square kilometre | 341,021 constant LCU per square kilometre | 526,880 constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 678,015 constant LCU per square kilometre | 561,414 constant LCU per square kilometre | 754,327 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 939,894 constant LCU per square kilometre | 819,120 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 97 Ukraine 2.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 98 Malaysia 2.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 99 Palestine 2.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 101 Eswatini 2.53 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 102 France 2.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 103 Austria 2.52 million constant LCU 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 lcu) in South Africa?
- Households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in South Africa was 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 341,021 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu)?
- South Africa ranks 100th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) 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 LCU), 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 LCU) 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 LCU) ÷ 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 LCU) 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.