South Africa Government Revenue (% of GDP) (2023)
South Africa's Government Revenue (% of GDP): 29.8 % of GDP in 2023, +0.1pp YoY. World Bank (GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS), 1990–2023.
South Africa (2023)
29.8
% of GDP
+0.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29.8 | +0.2pp |
| 2022 | 29.7 | -0.4pp |
| 2021 | 30 | +2.2pp |
| 2020 | 27.8 | -1.1pp |
| 2019 | 28.9 | +0.5pp |
| 2018 | 28.4 | -0.6pp |
| 2017 | 28.9 | -0.1pp |
| 2016 | 29 | -0.6pp |
| 2015 | 29.7 | +0.8pp |
| 2014 | 28.9 | +1.5pp |
| 2013 | 27.4 | +0.9pp |
| 2012 | 26.5 | +0.6pp |
| 2011 | 26 | +0.5pp |
| 2010 | 25.5 | +0.5pp |
| 2009 | 25 | -1.9pp |
| 2008 | 26.9 | -0.4pp |
| 2007 | 27.3 | +0.3pp |
| 2006 | 26.9 | +1.2pp |
| 2005 | 25.7 | +1.7pp |
| 2004 | 24.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 29.8 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.1pp. The historical series (1990–2023) shows a peak of 30.0 in 2021 and a trough of 20.9 in 1992.
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 government revenue (% of gdp) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2023 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2023. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 30.0 % of GDP in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 20.9 in 1992. The latest reading of 29.8 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of +0.1pp.