South Africa 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$406.92 billion
↓ 3.32% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$6,523.41
↓ 4.68% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.91%
↓ 3.04pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.04%
↑ 2.42pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $420.89 billion | $406.92 billion | -3.32% |
| GDP per Capita | $6,843.40 | $6,523.41 | -4.68% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.96% | 1.91% | -3.04pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.62% | 7.04% | +2.42pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 34.01% | 33.27% | -0.74pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $406.92 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $6,523.41
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.91%
- Gross National Income
- $398.45 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.04%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.99%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 33.27%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.62%
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)
- -0.46%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $406.92 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in South Africa for 2022 is $6,523.41. 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 2022 is 7.04%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
South Africa's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 1.91%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in South Africa for 2022 is 33.27%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.