GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. in South Africa
South Africa: GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. was 2.01 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. in South Africa, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.01 million for gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. in 2026.
That represents a change of down 73.7% on the previous year and down 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. in South Africa peaked at 7.64 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 196,550, in 1987.
That places South Africa 32nd out of 93 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 196,550 | — |
| 1988 | 236,389 | +20.3% |
| 1989 | 283,395 | +19.9% |
| 1990 | 326,128 | +15.1% |
| 1991 | 373,340 | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 419,122 | +12.3% |
| 1993 | 480,995 | +14.8% |
| 1994 | 545,093 | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 622,901 | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 701,804 | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 778,645 | +10.9% |
| 1998 | 845,734 | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 925,690 | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 1.05 million | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 1.17 million | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 1.36 million | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 1.49 million | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 1.65 million | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 1.84 million | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 2.06 million | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 2.35 million | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 2.61 million | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 2.79 million | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 3.06 million | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 3.33 million | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 3.57 million | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 3.87 million | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 4.13 million | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 4.42 million | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 4.76 million | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 5.08 million | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 5.36 million | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 5.63 million | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 5.56 million | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 6.21 million | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 6.67 million | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 7.04 million | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 7.35 million | +4.5% |
| 2025 | 7.64 million | +3.9% |
| 2026 | 2.01 million | -73.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2.01 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.01 million, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 2.01 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.01 million, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -73.7% | 7.64 million | 2.01 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 238,778 | 196,550 | 283,395 | 3 |
| 1990s | 601,945 | 326,128 | 925,690 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.84 million | 1.05 million | 2.79 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.32 million | 3.06 million | 5.63 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.07 million | 2.01 million | 7.64 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. in South Africa?
- Gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. in South Africa was 2.01 million in 2026, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.64 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 196,550 in 1987.
- How does South Africa rank for gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj.?
- South Africa ranks 32nd out of 93 countries with data for 2026.
- Is gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj.,. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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