Sum of oil, gas, coal, mineral and forest rents as a share of GDP — a measure of dependence on extractive resources. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Natural Resource Rents |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 3.8% |
| 2016 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 4.7% |
| 2013 | 6.1% |
| 2012 | 6.4% |
| 2011 | 7.8% |
| 2010 | 6.8% |
170 of 207 indicators carry a figure for South Africa, grouped by topic.