Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure in South Africa
South Africa: Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure was 281.23 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
281.23 billion current US$
Change on year
up 8.5%
World rank
35th
of 189 countries
All-time high
288.36 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
5.28 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 281.23 billion current US$ for households and npishs final consumption expenditure in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, households and npishs final consumption expenditure in South Africa peaked at 288.36 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.28 billion current US$, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 35th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.28 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.45 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1962 | 5.72 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 6.22 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 6.91 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1965 | 7.42 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 8.06 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1967 | 8.77 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 9.71 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1969 | 10.97 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1970 | 12.38 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1971 | 13.85 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1972 | 14.46 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 18.73 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1974 | 22.36 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1975 | 24.87 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1976 | 23.82 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 26.16 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 29.12 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 34.78 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 47.87 billion current US$ | +37.6% |
| 1981 | 52.79 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 50.08 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 57.21 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1984 | 50.11 billion current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1985 | 37.49 billion current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1986 | 43.39 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1987 | 58.65 billion current US$ | +35.2% |
| 1988 | 64.04 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 65.78 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 80.97 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1991 | 87.42 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 95.64 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1993 | 93.93 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 98.96 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 111.11 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 105.35 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 110.34 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 100.32 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 100.07 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 99.59 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 88.45 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2002 | 80.91 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 121.96 billion current US$ | +50.7% |
| 2004 | 162.87 billion current US$ | +33.5% |
| 2005 | 183.70 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 193.15 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 211.40 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 199.28 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 204.46 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 260.30 billion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 288.36 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 279.33 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 256.03 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 242.81 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 220.79 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 204.77 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 240.35 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 259.24 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 249.53 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 211.71 billion current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 259.65 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2022 | 258.50 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 244.86 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 259.30 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 281.23 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.45 billion current US$ | 5.28 billion current US$ | 10.97 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 22.05 billion current US$ | 12.38 billion current US$ | 34.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 52.74 billion current US$ | 37.49 billion current US$ | 65.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 98.41 billion current US$ | 80.97 billion current US$ | 111.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 154.58 billion current US$ | 80.91 billion current US$ | 211.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 250.15 billion current US$ | 204.77 billion current US$ | 288.36 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 252.54 billion current US$ | 211.71 billion current US$ | 281.23 billion current US$ | 6 |
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$) -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is households and npishs final consumption expenditure in South Africa?
- Households and npishs final consumption expenditure in South Africa was 281.23 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest households and npishs final consumption expenditure recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 288.36 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest households and npishs final consumption expenditure recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.28 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for households and npishs final consumption expenditure?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is households and npishs final consumption expenditure rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This field includes expenditure on goods and services by the Household and NPISH sector for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.