Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual in South Africa
South Africa: Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual was 2.99 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.99 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 11.9%
World rank
142nd
of 207 countries
All-time high
39.94 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-2.29 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, industry (including construction), value added (current lcu), annual in South Africa stood at 2.99 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industry (including construction), value added (current lcu), annual in South Africa peaked at 39.94 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -2.29 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places South Africa 142nd out of 207 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.82 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1963 | 12.03 % change on previous year | +76.4% |
| 1964 | 13.18 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1965 | 12.43 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1966 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 1967 | 6.91 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1968 | 8.3 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1969 | 13.71 % change on previous year | +65.2% |
| 1970 | 10.12 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 1971 | 6.24 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 1972 | 15.75 % change on previous year | +152.6% |
| 1973 | 29.44 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 1974 | 24.5 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1975 | 15.93 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 1976 | 13.4 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 1977 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1978 | 17.43 % change on previous year | +173.0% |
| 1979 | 26.73 % change on previous year | +53.3% |
| 1980 | 39.94 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 1981 | 13.05 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 1982 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 1983 | 15.61 % change on previous year | +68.7% |
| 1984 | 12.73 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1985 | 14.43 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 1986 | 17.61 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 1987 | 12.68 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1988 | 19.22 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 1989 | 17.99 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 14.55 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 1991 | 10.66 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 1992 | 7.82 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1993 | 10.84 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 1994 | 10.84 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 13.37 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 1996 | 8.7 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 1997 | 8.58 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 6.11 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1999 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 16.09 % change on previous year | +169.7% |
| 2001 | 11.9 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2002 | 16.6 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 2003 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 2004 | 8.44 % change on previous year | +153.1% |
| 2005 | 9.95 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 7.03 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2007 | 16.05 % change on previous year | +128.2% |
| 2008 | 18.54 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 2009 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 2010 | 7.49 % change on previous year | +235.4% |
| 2011 | 6.89 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 5.59 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 8.84 % change on previous year | +58.1% |
| 2014 | 5.78 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2015 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2016 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +78.5% |
| 2017 | 5.92 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2018 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2020 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -143.6% |
| 2021 | 19.04 % change on previous year | -930.4% |
| 2022 | 7.76 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 2023 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2024 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2025 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.68 % change on previous year | 6.26 % change on previous year | 13.71 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 16.59 % change on previous year | 6.24 % change on previous year | 29.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.25 % change on previous year | 9.25 % change on previous year | 39.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.74 % change on previous year | 5.97 % change on previous year | 14.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.02 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 18.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.34 % change on previous year | 4.42 % change on previous year | 8.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.78 % change on previous year | -2.29 % change on previous year | 19.04 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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), 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$) -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1684 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industry (including construction), value added (current lcu), annual in South Africa?
- Industry (including construction), value added (current lcu), annual in South Africa was 2.99 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest industry (including construction), value added (current lcu), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 39.94 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest industry (including construction), value added (current lcu), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.29 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for industry (including construction), value added (current lcu), annual?
- South Africa ranks 142nd out of 207 countries with data for 2025.
- Is industry (including construction), value added (current lcu), annual rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Industry (including construction), value added Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.