National statistics — South Africa
Economy of South Africa: statistics and indicators
Official national series for South Africa: 7 indicators across 5 sections — prices, GDP, labour market, foreign trade, finance, and other topics. Each indicator has a dynamics chart, a value table, and a link to the primary source.
Key indicators
| Indicator | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation, average consumer prices | 3.2228 % | 2025 |
| Unemployment rate | 32.456 % экономически активного населения | 2026 |
| Population | 63,969,922 people | 2026 |
| Gross domestic product at current prices | 427.1405 млрд $ | 2025 |
| Gross domestic product per capita at current prices | 6,769.16 $ на человека | 2025 |
| General government budget balance | −5.7824 % of GDP | 2025 |
| General government gross debt | 78.6421 % of GDP | 2025 |
Prices and inflation
Labor market
Government finance
Population
National accounts
Other countries
Data source
Data are published by International Monetary Fund. Series on this site use the source units; the date of the latest value is shown for each indicator.
Data as of January 2026
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