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South Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa Upper middle income Pretoria

South Africa posted GDP of $427.18B in 2025. Population stands at 64.75M, while GDP per capita reaches $6,598. Latest available inflation is 3.21%, and unemployment is 32.39%.

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GDP (current US$) $427.18B 2025 Population, total 64.75M 2025 GDP per capita (current US$) $6,598 2025 Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) 3.21% 2025 Life expectancy at birth, total (years) 66.31 years 2024 Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) 32.39% 2025 GDP growth (annual %) 1.11% 2025

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)

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3.21%
2025

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

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66.31 years
2024

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