South Africa
#40 economy by nominal GDP · Sub-Saharan Africa · Upper middle income
GDP
$427.18B
South Africa accounts for 0.36% of the tracked GDP on Open Market Rank. Its GDP is 1.05× Pakistan’s.
World Bank ·2025 data ·Snapshot Oct 11, 2026
Source: World Bank · 2021–2025
South Africa GDP moved from $420B to $427B.
Source: World Bank · 2016–2025
South Africa GDP moved from $324B to $427B.
Source: World Bank · 2001–2025
South Africa GDP moved from $135B to $427B.
Source: World Bank · 2001–2025
South Africa GDP moved from $135B to $427B.
Key indicators
GDP per person
$6,598
2025
Real GDP growth
+1.11%
2025
Population
64.7M
2025
National wealth
$3.0T
Latest available estimate
Inflation
3.21%
2025
Unemployment
32.39%
2025
Life expectancy
66.3 years
2025
Foreign reserves
$76.0B
2025
Money supply (M2)
$328B
2025
How it compares
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Hong Kong SAR, China’s GDP is 1.00× that of South Africa.
GDP
Indicators over time
Population
PeopleSource: World Bank · 2001–2025
South Africa population changed from 47,566,800 in 2001 to 64,747,319 in 2025.
Inflation
Annual %Source: World Bank · 2001–2025
South Africa inflation changed from 5.70% in 2001 to 3.21% in 2025.
About South Africa
South Africa is ranked #40 among the economies tracked by Open Market Rank based on nominal GDP. Its latest available GDP is $427B, representing 0.36% of tracked global GDP. Real GDP changed by 1.11% in 2025.
GDP measures economic output during a year. It is different from national wealth, which estimates the value of accumulated assets.
Data & sources
Source: World Bank. The reporting date of a data point is different from the time Open Market Rank refreshed this page. Economic indicators are published on their own schedules, while market prices and exchange rates may update much more frequently.
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