South Africa: Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
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The most recent value is 1938.24 billion South African Rand as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 2003.97 billion South African Rand. Historically, the average for South Africa from Q1 1993 to Q1 2026 is 818.61 billion South African Rand. The minimum of 110.92 billion South African Rand was recorded in Q1 1993, while the maximum of 2003.97 billion South African Rand was reached in Q4 2025.
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- Measure: billion South African Rand
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Africa: GDP, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 1938.24 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2003.97 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1938.47 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1900.28 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1799.08 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1900.17 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1847.05 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1849.72 |
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Definition: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the sum of the gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. The data are in billion local currency units using current prices.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic growth | 0.53 | 2024 | percent |
| GDP, constant dollars | 369.9 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| GDP, current U.S. dollars | 401.15 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, current dollars | 6,597.71 | 2025 | U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, PPP | 13,598 | 2024 | U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, constant dollars | 5,715.48 | 2024 | U.S. dollars |
| Productivity, relative to the U.S. | 31.41 | 2021 | index points |
| Economic growth, quarterly | 1.53 | Q4/2025 | percent |
| Economic growth Q-on-Q | 0.37 | Q4/2025 | percent |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) | 1,938.24 | Q1/2026 | billion |