Capacity Utilization in South Africa increased to 77 percent in the second quarter of 2026 from 76 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Capacity Utilization in South Africa averaged 81.24 percent from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 86.20 percent in the first quarter of 1974 and a record low of 58.30 percent in the second quarter of 2020. source: South African Reserve Bank



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Bankruptcies 227.00 239.00 Companies Aug 2026
Business Confidence 38.00 39.00 points Sep 2026
Capacity Utilization 77.00 76.00 percent Jun 2026
Car Registrations 44291.00 41216.00 Units Sep 2026
Changes in Inventories 8848.00 -17673.00 ZAR Million Jun 2026
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Composite Leading Indicator 100.18 100.22 points Sep 2026
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Corruption Rank 81.00 82.00 Dec 2025
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Gold Production YoY -5.70 -7.30 percent Aug 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY -4.30 1.10 percent Aug 2026
Manufacturing Production MoM -3.10 2.20 percent Aug 2026
Leading Business Cycle Indicator MoM -0.90 -1.00 percent Jul 2026
Mining Production YoY -12.70 -7.00 percent Aug 2026
Total New Vehicle Sales 61650.00 57760.00 Units Sep 2026


South Africa Capacity Utilization
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
77.00 76.00 86.20 58.30 1971 - 2026 percent Quarterly
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