NAAG Chapter 3A: Components of aggregate demand — Net exports of in South Africa

South Africa: NAAG Chapter 3A: Components of aggregate demand — Net exports of was -1.12 Percentage points in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-1.12 Percentage points
Change on year
down 196.6%
World rank
24th
of 31 countries
All-time high
5.21 Percentage points
in 1985
All-time low
-5 Percentage points
in 1981
Years of data
56
1970–2025

NAAG Chapter 3A: Components of aggregate demand — Net exports of in South Africa, 1970–2025

-5-2.502.55197019972025

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage points.

Analysis

In 2025, naag chapter 3a: components of aggregate demand — net exports of in South Africa stood at -1.12 Percentage points.

That represents a change of down 196.6% on the previous year and down 72.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, naag chapter 3a: components of aggregate demand — net exports of in South Africa peaked at 5.21 Percentage points in 1985 and was at its lowest, -5 Percentage points, in 1981.

South Africa ranks 24th of 31 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

NAAG Chapter 3A: Components of aggregate demand — Net exports of in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for NAAG Chapter 3A: Components of aggregate demand — Net exports of goods and services contribution to GDP growth in South Africa, 1970 to 2025.
Year Percentage points Change
1970 -2.51 Percentage points
1971 -1.67 Percentage points -33.5%
1972 3.49 Percentage points -308.6%
1973 -3.44 Percentage points -198.6%
1974 -4.93 Percentage points +43.5%
1975 0.5439 Percentage points -111.0%
1976 3.72 Percentage points +584.2%
1977 4.63 Percentage points +24.5%
1978 0.8614 Percentage points -81.4%
1979 0.7449 Percentage points -13.5%
1980 -4.35 Percentage points -684.4%
1981 -5 Percentage points +15.0%
1982 4 Percentage points -179.9%
1983 3.51 Percentage points -12.2%
1984 -3.09 Percentage points -188.1%
1985 5.21 Percentage points -268.3%
1986 -0.5358 Percentage points -110.3%
1987 0.5837 Percentage points -208.9%
1988 -1.75 Percentage points -400.6%
1989 0.4974 Percentage points -128.4%
1990 1 Percentage points +101.3%
1991 -0.6869 Percentage points -168.6%
1992 0.2299 Percentage points -133.5%
1993 0.8861 Percentage points +285.5%
1994 -2.05 Percentage points -330.8%
1995 -0.8112 Percentage points -60.3%
1996 -0.2499 Percentage points -69.2%
1997 0.0532 Percentage points -121.3%
1998 0.2875 Percentage points +440.0%
1999 2.08 Percentage points +624.5%
2000 0.7844 Percentage points -62.3%
2001 0.5294 Percentage points -32.5%
2002 -0.9579 Percentage points -280.9%
2003 -1.99 Percentage points +108.0%
2004 -2.7 Percentage points +35.7%
2005 -0.5401 Percentage points -80.0%
2006 -2.59 Percentage points +379.5%
2007 -0.5486 Percentage points -78.8%
2008 -0.386 Percentage points -29.6%
2009 0.4639 Percentage points -220.2%
2010 -0.7276 Percentage points -256.8%
2011 -2.14 Percentage points +194.0%
2012 -0.734 Percentage points -65.7%
2013 -0.1357 Percentage points -81.5%
2014 1.24 Percentage points -1017.2%
2015 -0.6513 Percentage points -152.3%
2016 1.31 Percentage points -301.5%
2017 -0.5015 Percentage points -138.2%
2018 -0.16 Percentage points -68.1%
2019 -1.06 Percentage points +562.5%
2020 1.43 Percentage points -234.5%
2021 0.4221 Percentage points -70.4%
2022 -1.32 Percentage points -412.8%
2023 0.4791 Percentage points -136.3%
2024 1.16 Percentage points +142.4%
2025 -1.12 Percentage points -196.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.1436 Percentage points -4.93 Percentage points 4.63 Percentage points 10
1980s -0.0944 Percentage points -5 Percentage points 5.21 Percentage points 10
1990s 0.0748 Percentage points -2.05 Percentage points 2.08 Percentage points 10
2000s -0.7942 Percentage points -2.7 Percentage points 0.7844 Percentage points 10
2010s -0.3553 Percentage points -2.14 Percentage points 1.31 Percentage points 10
2020s 0.1744 Percentage points -1.32 Percentage points 1.43 Percentage points 6

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  3. 23 Spain -0.7292 Percentage points compare
  4. 25 Germany -1.52 Percentage points compare
  5. 26 Chile -1.63 Percentage points compare
  6. 27 Hungary -1.69 Percentage points compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is naag chapter 3a: components of aggregate demand — net exports of in South Africa?
Naag chapter 3a: components of aggregate demand — net exports of in South Africa was -1.12 Percentage points in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest naag chapter 3a: components of aggregate demand — net exports of recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 5.21 Percentage points in 1985.
What is the lowest naag chapter 3a: components of aggregate demand — net exports of recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -5 Percentage points in 1981.
How does South Africa rank for naag chapter 3a: components of aggregate demand — net exports of?
South Africa ranks 24th out of 31 countries with data for 2025.
Is naag chapter 3a: components of aggregate demand — net exports of rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of NAAG Chapter 3A: Components of aggregate demand — Net exports of goods and services contribution to GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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NAAG Chapter 3A: Components of aggregate demand — Net exports of goods and services contribution to GDP growth
Unit
Percentage points
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
42 places, 1,646 data points, 1970–2025
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The National Accounts at a Glance (NAAG) is based on the original publication and has nine chapters: The first chapter focuses on indicators of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The second is about income and related indicators and presents measures of net national income, savings and net lending/net borrowing. The third chapter looks at the expenditure approach to GDP, with information on the key components of demand and imports. The fourth chapter presents indicators from a production perspective. The fifth chapter looks at household sector indicators such as household disposable income, saving and net worth. The sixth chapter focuses on general government, presenting indicators such as general government revenue, expenditure and gross debt. The seventh chapter looks at financial and non-financial corporations. The eighth chapter presents indicators of capital stock and depreciation. Finally, chapter 9 provides reference indicators, important in their own right but also because they are used in the construction of many of the indicators presented elsewhere in NAAG.