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South Africa Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

24.90% +0.59% (+2.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #88 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 25.22% - -
2026* trend 25.06% - -
2025* trend 24.90% - -
2025 24.90% +0.59% #88
2024 24.31% −0.25% #91
2023 24.56% −0.42% #99
2022 24.98% +0.08% #103
2021 24.90% +1.56% #112
2020 23.34% −0.28% #105
2019 23.62% +0.08% #101
2018 23.54% −0.07% #94
2017 23.61% −0.17% #102
2016 23.78% +0.05% #106
2015 23.73% −0.57% #105
2014 24.31% −0.25% #108
2013 24.55% +0.08% #109
2012 24.47% −0.37% #102
2011 24.84% −0.46% #102
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.4% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 0.0%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

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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