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

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.

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.