Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa GDP per Capita
Gross Domestic Product divided by midyear population, in current US dollars.
Latest Value
$6,267.187
As of 2024
YoY Change
+3.9%
2023 → 2024
Record High
$8,646.056
Recorded in 2011
Record Low
$532.148
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
$6,307.477
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Historical Trend
Analysis
South Africa's GDP per Capita of 6,267.19 current US$ in 2024 indicates a moderate level of economic development. This figure is relatively high compared to other countries in the continent, but still lags behind many developed nations. It reflects the country's mixed economy with a strong mining sector and growing services industry.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,267.187 | $232.915 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $6,034.272 | $499.977 | -7.7% |
| 2022 | $6,534.249 | $294.508 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | $6,828.756 | $1,248.152 | +22.4% |
| 2020 | $5,580.604 | $953.107 | -14.6% |
| 2019 | $6,533.711 | $380.467 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | $6,914.178 | $295.843 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $6,618.335 | $967.129 | +17.1% |
| 2016 | $5,651.206 | $461.068 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | $6,112.274 | $744.458 | -10.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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