South Africa 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$434.40 billion
↓ 5.19% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$8,076.98
↓ 6.58% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.40%
↓ 0.77pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.74%
↑ 0.74pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $458.20 billion | $434.40 billion | -5.19% |
| GDP per Capita | $8,646.06 | $8,076.98 | -6.58% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.17% | 2.40% | -0.77pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.00% | 5.74% | +0.74pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 24.64% | 24.73% | +0.09pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $434.40 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $8,076.98
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.40%
- Gross National Income
- $423.52 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.74%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.69%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 24.73%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.88%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -4.68%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $434.40 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in South Africa for 2012 is $8,076.98. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in South Africa for 2012 is 5.74%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
South Africa's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 2.40%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in South Africa for 2012 is 24.73%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.