GDP per capita (World Bank data) | South Africa – yearly data, chart and table

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in South Africa in 2024 amounted to 6 253 USD, which is 3.82% more than in 2023, when it was  6 023 USD. This is the first year of growth after a decline. According to the World Bank data, since 1960, this indicator has increased in 11.75 times. The lowest GDP per capita was recorded in 1960, with a value of 532 USD. The maximum GDP per capita of South Africa was in 2011, when it reached 8 646 USD. The core indicator (GDP) has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time.