Mineral rents — the value of production at world prices less the cost of production — as a share of GDP. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Mineral Rents (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2.4% |
| 2010 | 2.2% |
170 of 207 indicators carry a figure for South Africa, grouped by topic.