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South Africa Highest GDP per Capita

$8,646 in 2011
GDP divided by midyear population · World Bank

The highest gdp per capita in South Africa was $8,646 in 2011. The top 5 years were: 2011 ($8,646), 2012 ($8,077), 2010 ($7,973), 2013 ($7,332), 2018 ($6,914).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
South Africa Top 5 Highest GDP per Capita Years
RankYearValue
1st 2011 $8,646
2nd 2012 $8,077
3rd 2010 $7,973
4th 2013 $7,332
5th 2018 $6,914
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2011 $8,646 +$528 93rd
2012 $8,077 −$708 98th
2010 $7,973 +$1,435 93rd
2013 $7,332 −$854 103rd
2018 $6,914 +$267 108th
2014 $6,857 −$575 111th
2021 $6,829 +$1,198 110th
2025 $6,667 +$400 108th
2017 $6,618 +$897 106th
2007 $6,592 +$341 90th
2022 $6,534 −$390 116th
2019 $6,534 −$423 112th
2009 $6,375 +$37 102nd
2024 $6,267 +$134 118th
2008 $6,185 −$568 100th
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD)
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