The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Africa was last recorded at 13598.79 US dollars in 2024, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in South Africa, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 77 percent of the world's average. source: World Bank

GDP per Capita PPP in South Africa averaged 12721.42 USD from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 14699.07 USD in 2013 and a record low of 9989.18 USD in 1993. This page provides - South Africa GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. South Africa GDP per capita PPP - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on February of 2026.

GDP per Capita PPP in South Africa is expected to reach 13789.00 USD by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa GDP per capita PPP is projected to trend around 14051.00 USD in 2027 and 14318.00 USD in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 0.60 0.70 percent Dec 2024
GDP 400.26 380.70 USD Billion Dec 2024
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.10 0.90 percent Sep 2025
GDP Constant Prices 4746698.00 4723167.00 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Agriculture 140024.26 138524.26 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Construction 99649.00 99569.00 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 518417.34 516645.34 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Mining 208444.74 203674.24 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Public Administration 375390.29 372810.88 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Services 1167278.56 1163993.77 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Transport 382696.95 380667.72 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Utilities 95300.43 97744.43 ZAR Million Sep 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.50 0.90 percent Sep 2025
GDP per Capita 5708.96 5747.42 USD Dec 2024
GDP per Capita PPP 13598.79 13690.39 USD Dec 2024
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 647540.00 637441.00 ZAR Million Sep 2025
Gross National Product 4800615.00 4749067.00 ZAR Million Sep 2025


South Africa GDP per capita PPP
The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
13598.79 13690.39 14699.07 9989.18 1990 - 2024 USD Yearly
Constant 2021 International Dollars