Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in South Africa
South Africa: Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) was 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
116th
of 188 countries
All-time high
3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
3,208 current LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre for households and npishs final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 82.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, households and npishs final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in South Africa peaked at 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,208 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 116th of 188 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 (current LCU) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,208 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 3,371 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 3,663 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 4,068 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1965 | 4,368 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 4,748 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1967 | 5,164 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 5,720 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1969 | 6,460 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1970 | 7,287 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1971 | 8,164 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1972 | 9,164 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 10,717 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1974 | 12,525 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1975 | 15,159 current LCU per square kilometre | +21.0% |
| 1976 | 17,071 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1977 | 18,751 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 20,871 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 24,140 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 30,732 current LCU per square kilometre | +27.3% |
| 1981 | 38,192 current LCU per square kilometre | +24.3% |
| 1982 | 44,824 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 1983 | 52,540 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 1984 | 60,936 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 1985 | 68,869 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 81,735 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 1987 | 98,440 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1988 | 120,023 current LCU per square kilometre | +21.9% |
| 1989 | 142,212 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1990 | 172,695 current LCU per square kilometre | +21.4% |
| 1991 | 198,989 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 224,855 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1993 | 253,033 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 289,671 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 1995 | 332,225 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 373,379 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 419,148 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 457,173 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 503,995 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 569,710 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 627,748 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 703,077 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 760,539 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 867,289 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 963,004 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 1.08 million current LCU per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 1.23 million current LCU per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 1.36 million current LCU per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 1.43 million current LCU per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 1.57 million current LCU per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 1.73 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 1.89 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 2.04 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 2.17 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 2.32 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 2.48 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 2.64 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 2.83 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 2.97 million current LCU per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 2.87 million current LCU per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 3.16 million current LCU per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 3.49 million current LCU per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2023 | 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.98 million current LCU per square kilometre, 53% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 19.92 million current LCU per square kilometre, 19% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,530 current LCU per square kilometre | 3,208 current LCU per square kilometre | 6,460 current LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 14,385 current LCU per square kilometre | 7,287 current LCU per square kilometre | 24,140 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 73,850 current LCU per square kilometre | 30,732 current LCU per square kilometre | 142,212 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 322,516 current LCU per square kilometre | 172,695 current LCU per square kilometre | 503,995 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 958,261 current LCU per square kilometre | 569,710 current LCU per square kilometre | 1.43 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.26 million current LCU per square kilometre | 1.57 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.97 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.31 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.87 million current LCU per square kilometre | 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 113 Nicaragua 4.22 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 114 Italy 4.16 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 115 Bhutan 3.87 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 117 Malaysia 3.36 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 118 Ghana 3.33 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 119 American Samoa 3.10 million current 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 (current lcu) in South Africa?
- Households and npishs final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in South Africa was 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest households and npishs final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.72 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest households and npishs final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,208 current LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for households and npishs final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- South Africa ranks 116th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is households and npishs final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.9%. 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 (current 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 (current 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 (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- 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 (current 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.