South Africa: Productivity, relative to the U.S.

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 South Africa

GDP per hour worked, index relative to the U.S.

 Latest value 31.41
 Year 2021
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2001 - 2021
 Average 30.00
 Min - Max 27.40 - 32.66
 Source OECD
The latest value from 2021 is 31.41 index points, an increase from 28.31 index points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 78.03 index points, based on data from 38 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 2001 to 2021 is 30 index points. The minimum value, 27.4 index points, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 32.66 index points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Africa - Productivity, relative to the U.S. - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Africa - Productivity, relative to the U.S. - historical chart - 2001-2021




Definition: The index sets the level of GDP per hour worked in the U.S. to 100 and uses it as basis to compare other countries. Countries with an index greater (smaller) than 100 have greater (lower) labor productivity than the U.S. The GDP used in the calculation is adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity to account for price differences across countries.

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 Economic growth 0.70 2023 percent
 GDP, constant dollars 362.9 2023 billion U.S. dollars
 GDP, current U.S. dollars 380.70 2023 billion U.S. dollars
 GDP per capita, current dollars 6,022.54 2023 U.S. dollars
 GDP per capita, PPP 13,690 2023 U.S. dollars
 GDP per capita, constant dollars 6,006.45 2023 U.S. dollars
 Productivity, relative to the U.S. 31.41 2021 index points
 Economic growth, quarterly 0.31 Q3/2024 percent
 Economic growth Q-on-Q -0.35 Q3/2024 percent
 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 1,857.93 Q3/2024 billion
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