Economy · Southern Africa
South Africa GDP per Capita Growth
-0.7%as of 2024-36.2% vs 2023
Annual percentage growth of GDP per capita at constant prices. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 26, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | GDP per Capita Growth |
|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 0.8% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=gdp_per_capita_growth_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"GDP per Capita Growth across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | GDP per Capita Growth |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1.9% |
| Kenya | 2.7% |
| Egypt | 0.6% |
| Ghana | 3.6% |
| Ethiopia | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | 2.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's annual GDP per capita growth?
South Africa's annual GDP per capita growth is -0.7% as of 2024, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa GDP per Capita Growth data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=gdp_per_capita_growth_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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