Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual in South Africa

South Africa: Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual was -1.57 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-1.57 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 315.5%
World rank
173rd
of 197 countries
All-time high
11.01 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-12.22 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual in South Africa, 1961–2025

-10-50510196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

South Africa recorded -1.57 % change on previous year for industry (including construction), value added (constant lcu), annual in 2025.

The figure is down 315.5% on the previous year and down 409.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industry (including construction), value added (constant lcu), annual in South Africa peaked at 11.01 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -12.22 % change on previous year, in 2020.

South Africa ranks 173rd of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 4.56 % change on previous year
1962 7.09 % change on previous year +55.5%
1963 8.14 % change on previous year +14.7%
1964 11.01 % change on previous year +35.3%
1965 6.23 % change on previous year -43.4%
1966 4.27 % change on previous year -31.5%
1967 2.95 % change on previous year -30.9%
1968 4.75 % change on previous year +61.0%
1969 5.88 % change on previous year +23.8%
1970 5.91 % change on previous year +0.4%
1971 2.17 % change on previous year -63.3%
1972 0.6257 % change on previous year -71.1%
1973 3.67 % change on previous year +486.9%
1974 1.06 % change on previous year -71.2%
1975 0.3873 % change on previous year -63.4%
1976 3.49 % change on previous year +801.6%
1977 -1.04 % change on previous year -129.9%
1978 2.74 % change on previous year -362.9%
1979 5.22 % change on previous year +90.2%
1980 4.39 % change on previous year -15.8%
1981 5.59 % change on previous year +27.1%
1982 -2.48 % change on previous year -144.4%
1983 -1.35 % change on previous year -45.5%
1984 5.25 % change on previous year -488.4%
1985 -1.38 % change on previous year -126.3%
1986 -1.78 % change on previous year +29.0%
1987 -0.7776 % change on previous year -56.3%
1988 4.58 % change on previous year -688.6%
1989 1.69 % change on previous year -63.0%
1990 -1.1 % change on previous year -165.1%
1991 -3.15 % change on previous year +186.4%
1992 -1.57 % change on previous year -50.1%
1993 0.5142 % change on previous year -132.7%
1994 2.37 % change on previous year +360.5%
1995 2.64 % change on previous year +11.4%
1996 1.93 % change on previous year -26.7%
1997 2.63 % change on previous year +35.8%
1998 -1.46 % change on previous year -155.5%
1999 -0.2843 % change on previous year -80.5%
2000 4.59 % change on previous year -1712.8%
2001 1.56 % change on previous year -66.1%
2002 2.64 % change on previous year +69.5%
2003 1.11 % change on previous year -58.0%
2004 4.57 % change on previous year +313.4%
2005 5.25 % change on previous year +14.8%
2006 4.66 % change on previous year -11.2%
2007 4.72 % change on previous year +1.2%
2008 0.7079 % change on previous year -85.0%
2009 -6.01 % change on previous year -948.9%
2010 4.59 % change on previous year -176.5%
2011 1.66 % change on previous year -63.8%
2012 0.7973 % change on previous year -52.1%
2013 1.92 % change on previous year +141.1%
2014 -0.6056 % change on previous year -131.5%
2015 0.5077 % change on previous year -183.8%
2016 -0.6863 % change on previous year -235.2%
2017 -0.4184 % change on previous year -39.0%
2018 0.5204 % change on previous year -224.4%
2019 -1.34 % change on previous year -358.3%
2020 -12.22 % change on previous year +809.3%
2021 6.37 % change on previous year -152.1%
2022 -2.31 % change on previous year -136.3%
2023 -0.325 % change on previous year -86.0%
2024 -0.3779 % change on previous year +16.3%
2025 -1.57 % change on previous year +315.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6.1 % change on previous year 2.95 % change on previous year 11.01 % change on previous year 9
1970s 2.42 % change on previous year -1.04 % change on previous year 5.91 % change on previous year 10
1980s 1.37 % change on previous year -2.48 % change on previous year 5.59 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.2507 % change on previous year -3.15 % change on previous year 2.64 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.38 % change on previous year -6.01 % change on previous year 5.25 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.6952 % change on previous year -1.34 % change on previous year 4.59 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.74 % change on previous year -12.22 % change on previous year 6.37 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 170 Greenland -1.29 % change on previous year compare
  2. 171 Hungary -1.4 % change on previous year compare
  3. 172 Bulgaria -1.44 % change on previous year compare
  4. 174 Israel -1.64 % change on previous year compare
  5. 175 Bosnia and Herzegovina -2.01 % change on previous year compare
  6. 176 Myanmar -2.37 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is industry (including construction), value added (constant lcu), annual in South Africa?
Industry (including construction), value added (constant lcu), annual in South Africa was -1.57 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest industry (including construction), value added (constant lcu), annual recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 11.01 % change on previous year in 1964.
What is the lowest industry (including construction), value added (constant lcu), annual recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -12.22 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for industry (including construction), value added (constant lcu), annual?
South Africa ranks 173rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
Is industry (including construction), value added (constant lcu), annual rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 409.3%. 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 Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
198 places, 8,086 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.