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Key economic indicators of South Africa

Statistics report about key indicators of the South African economy

This report provides figures on key indicators of South African's economy. First, an overview of the gross domestic product is reviewed, followed by trade data. Secondly, the report dives into inflation indicators for different categories as well as employment rates. Besides, further indicators on debt, budget, and the impact of coronavirus on businesses are also discussed.

Table of contents

Gross Domestic Product

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  • Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Africa 1990-2031, by country
  • Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in South Africa 1980-2031
  • Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in South Africa 1980-2031
  • Basic Statistic Growth of the real gross domestic product (GDP) in South Africa 1980-2031
  • Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) distribution across economic sectors South Africa 2023

Trade

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  • Premium Statistic Goods trade balance in South Africa 2016-2025
  • Premium Statistic Import of goods to South Africa 2016-2025
  • Premium Statistic Export of goods from South Africa 2016-2025
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of goods imported into South Africa 2023, by category
  • Premium Statistic Import value of goods into South Africa 2023, by category
  • Premium Statistic Export value of goods from South Africa 2023, by category

Inflation and prices

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  • Basic Statistic Average inflation rate in South Africa 1980-2031
  • Basic Statistic Monthly CPI of food in South Africa 2021-2024
  • Basic Statistic Monthly CPI of food and non-alcoholic beverages in South Africa 2019-2024
  • Basic Statistic Monthly CPI of alcoholic beverages & tobacco in South Africa 2020-2024
  • Basic Statistic Monthly CPI of clothing & footwear in South Africa 2022-2024

Employment and wages

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  • Premium Statistic Labor participation rate of people aged 15–64 in South Africa 1990-2025
  • Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in South Africa 1991-2025
  • Basic Statistic Youth unemployment rate in South Africa 1991-2025
  • Basic Statistic Number of people employed in South Africa 2024, by industry
  • Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in South Africa 2019-2025, by population group
  • Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in South Africa 2019-2024, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in South Africa 2016-2024, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Average monthly salary in South Africa 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Basic salary payment in South Africa 2022-2023, by industry

Impact COVID-19

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  • Premium Statistic Business impact of COVID-19 in terms of import and export in South Africa 2020
  • Premium Statistic Impact of COVID-19 on business turnover range of various industries South Africa 2020
  • Premium Statistic Change in price of business supplies due to COVID-19 in South Africa in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Business expectancy to survive without revenue due to COVID-19 in South Africa 2020
  • Premium Statistic Coronavirus workforce measures of businesses in South Africa in 2020

Further indications

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  • Basic Statistic Budget balance in relation to GDP in South Africa 2000-2031
  • Premium Statistic National debt of South Africa 2000-2031
  • Basic Statistic Ratio of government expenditure to GDP in South Africa 2000-2031
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