South Africa GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Overview
South Africa's gdp per capita ppp stood at $16,050 in 2025, a rise of +$594 from 2024. The IMF projects $16,050 by 2025. South Africa ranked 111th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $17,598 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $17,216 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $16,863 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $16,559 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $16,283 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $16,050 | - | - |
| 2025 | $16,050 | +$594 | #111 |
| 2024 | $15,456 | −$9 | #117 |
| 2023 | $15,200 | +$207 | #117 |
| 2022 | $14,749 | +$873 | #116 |
| 2021 | $13,682 | +$893 | #115 |
| 2020 | $12,671 | −$794 | #115 |
| 2019 | $13,361 | −$73 | #116 |
| 2018 | $13,347 | −$456 | #110 |
| 2017 | $13,738 | +$138 | #103 |
| 2016 | $13,519 | −$64 | #101 |
| 2015 | $13,398 | −$98 | #100 |
| 2014 | $13,359 | +$63 | #99 |
| 2013 | $13,369 | +$404 | #99 |
| 2012 | $12,987 | +$353 | #97 |
| 2011 | $13,143 | +$956 | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Africa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Africa's gdp per capita ppp was $16,050 in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.
South Africa's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $16,050 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in South Africa was $4,840 in 1980.
South Africa ranks 111th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Africa's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $16,050 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of South Africa in 2025 was $16,050. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-africa_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {South Africa GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-africa/gdp-per-capita-ppp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}