Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
24.90%+0.59% (+2.4%)
Year 2025Rank #88 GlobalPeak 42.40% (1980)Source World Bank
South Africa Industry Value Added (1960–2025)
Overview
South Africa's industry value added stood at 24.90% in 2025, a rise of +0.59% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.90% by 2025. South Africa ranked 88th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
South Africa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Africa's industry value added?▾
South Africa's industry value added was 24.90% in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest industry value added in South Africa?▾
South Africa's industry value added peaked at 42.40% in 1980.
What was the lowest industry value added in South Africa?▾
The lowest industry value added in South Africa was 23.34% in 2020.
How does South Africa rank in industry value added?▾
South Africa ranks 88th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?▾
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected industry value added of South Africa in 2025?▾
South Africa's industry value added is projected to reach 24.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the industry value added of South Africa in 2025?▾
The industry value added of South Africa in 2025 was 24.90%. This ranks 88th in the world.
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title = {South Africa Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-africa/industry-value-added},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}