GDP per capita of South Africa: income level and series
GDP per capita of South Africa: latest value $6,598 (2025). previous year: $6,267 (2024). change since the first year in the series: 1,139.8%.
Global position
South Africa ranks 30 of 40 countries for GDP per capita, using the latest annual figure available. 25.6% top-side percentile in the set.
Historical range
lowest reading: $532 (1960). highest reading: $8,646 (2011). recent average (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025): $6,452.
Global comparison
$18,297 global median; latest is $11,699 below. regional median (Africa, 4 peers): $2,724.
Recent data fingerprint
1981: $3,050; 1982: $2,717; 1983: $2,938; 1984: $2,504; 1985: $1,839; 1986: $2,027; 1987: $2,586; 1988: $2,702; 1989: $2,727; 1990: $3,093; 1991: $3,243; 1992: $3,462; 1993: $3,400; 1994: $3,489; 1995: $3,856; 1996: $3,618; 1997: $3,700; 1998: $3,310; 1999: $3,242; 2000: $3,218; 2001: $2,847; 2002: $2,688; 2003: $4,062; 2004: $5,221; 2005: $5,837; 2006: $6,077; 2007: $6,592; 2008: $6,185; 2009: $6,375; 2010: $7,973; 2011: $8,646; 2012: $8,077; 2013: $7,332; 2014: $6,857; 2015: $6,112; 2016: $5,651; 2017: $6,618; 2018: $6,914; 2019: $6,534; 2020: $5,581; 2021: $6,829; 2022: $6,534; 2023: $6,034; 2024: $6,267; 2025: $6,598.
Yearly movement fingerprint
1991: 4.8%; 1992: 6.8%; 1993: -1.8%; 1994: 2.6%; 1995: 10.5%; 1996: -6.2%; 1997: 2.3%; 1998: -10.6%; 1999: -2%; 2000: -0.8%; 2001: -11.5%; 2002: -5.6%; 2003: 51.1%; 2004: 28.5%; 2005: 11.8%; 2006: 4.1%; 2007: 8.5%; 2008: -6.2%; 2009: 3.1%; 2010: 25.1%; 2011: 8.4%; 2012: -6.6%; 2013: -9.2%; 2014: -6.5%; 2015: -10.9%; 2016: -7.5%; 2017: 17.1%; 2018: 4.5%; 2019: -5.5%; 2020: -14.6%; 2021: 22.4%; 2022: -4.3%; 2023: -7.7%; 2024: 3.9%; 2025: 5.3%.
Coverage
66 valid observations from 1960 to 2025. change since the first year in the series: 1,139.8%. previous year change: 5.3%.
Recent historical series
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,598 |
| 2024 | $6,267 |
| 2023 | $6,034 |
| 2022 | $6,534 |
| 2021 | $6,829 |
| 2020 | $5,581 |
| 2019 | $6,534 |
| 2018 | $6,914 |
| 2017 | $6,618 |
| 2016 | $5,651 |
| 2015 | $6,112 |
| 2014 | $6,857 |
This page answers a precise search intent with data, year and context: what GDP per capita is for South Africa and how the series changed over time. Use the table to compare the recent figure with earlier years, then open the rankings to see where the country sits globally.
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Source and limits
Source: World Bank Indicators API, indicator GDP per capita (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD), snapshot 2026-07-12. The data are annual macroeconomic indicators. They do not replace local official statistics, monthly readings, regional data or any individual financial recommendation.
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