South Africa GDP per Capita (Real) (2024)
South Africa's GDP per Capita (Real): 5,715.5 constant 2015 US$ in 2024, -41.1 YoY. World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.KD), 1990–2024.
South Africa (2024)
5,715.5
constant 2015 US$
-41.1 YoY
YoY Change
-41.1
constant 2015 US$
Trend
down
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,715.5 | -41.1 |
| 2023 | 5,756.6 | -30.3 |
| 2022 | 5,786.9 | +36 |
| 2021 | 5,750.9 | +181.3 |
| 2020 | 5,569.6 | -463.2 |
| 2019 | 6,032.8 | -84.4 |
| 2018 | 6,117.3 | -8.4 |
| 2017 | 6,125.7 | +30.4 |
| 2016 | 6,095.3 | -17 |
| 2015 | 6,112.3 | -42.7 |
| 2014 | 6,155 | -15.9 |
| 2013 | 6,170.9 | +49.3 |
| 2012 | 6,121.6 | +54.4 |
| 2011 | 6,067.1 | +113.2 |
| 2010 | 5,953.9 | +106.9 |
| 2009 | 5,847.1 | -162.7 |
| 2008 | 6,009.7 | +118.3 |
| 2007 | 5,891.4 | +240.4 |
| 2006 | 5,651 | +244.9 |
| 2005 | 5,406.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 5,715.5 constant 2015 US$ in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -41.1. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 6,170.9 in 2013 and a trough of 4,193.6 in 1993.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa gdp per capita (real) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Updated annual.
The series peaked at 6,170.9 constant 2015 US$ in 2013 and reached its lowest recorded value of 4,193.6 in 1993. The latest reading of 5,715.5 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -41.1.