South Africa 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$389.33 billion
↓ 3.93% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$6,533.71
↓ 5.50% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.26%
↓ 1.30pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.10%
↓ 0.41pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $405.26 billion | $389.33 billion | -3.93% |
| GDP per Capita | $6,914.18 | $6,533.71 | -5.50% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.56% | 0.26% | -1.30pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.51% | 4.10% | -0.41pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 26.91% | 28.47% | +1.56pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $389.33 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $6,533.71
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.26%
- Gross National Income
- $379.61 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.10%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.61%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 28.47%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.27%
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)
- -2.62%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $389.33 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in South Africa for 2019 is $6,533.71. 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 2019 is 4.10%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
South Africa's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 0.26%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in South Africa for 2019 is 28.47%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.