South Africa 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$405.26 billion
↑ 6.24% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$6,914.18
↑ 4.47% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.56%
↑ 0.40pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.51%
↓ 0.68pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $381.45 billion | $405.26 billion | +6.24% |
| GDP per Capita | $6,618.34 | $6,914.18 | +4.47% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.16% | 1.56% | +0.40pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.19% | 4.51% | -0.68pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 27.04% | 26.91% | -0.13pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $405.26 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $6,914.18
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.56%
- Gross National Income
- $393.94 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.51%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.99%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 26.91%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.86%
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)
- -3.00%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $405.26 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in South Africa for 2018 is $6,914.18. 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 2018 is 4.51%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
South Africa's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 1.56%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in South Africa for 2018 is 26.91%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.