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South Africa GNI per Capita
Gross national income per capita, Atlas method, in current US dollars — the basis for World Bank income-group classification. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 19, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | GNI per Capita |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,110 |
| 2023 | $6,490 |
| 2022 | $6,530 |
| 2021 | $6,320 |
| 2020 | $5,930 |
| 2019 | $6,570 |
| 2018 | $6,250 |
| 2017 | $5,850 |
| 2016 | $5,880 |
| 2015 | $6,450 |
| 2014 | $7,230 |
| 2013 | $7,930 |
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=gni_per_capita_atlas_usd" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"GNI per Capita across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | GNI per Capita |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1,700 |
| Kenya | $2,090 |
| Egypt | $3,510 |
| Ghana | $2,310 |
| Ethiopia | $1,100 |
| Tanzania | $1,210 |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's gross national income per capita?
South Africa's gross national income per capita is $6,110 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 GNI per Capita data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=gni_per_capita_atlas_usd with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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