Year 2025Rank #72 GlobalPeak 64.61% (2020)Source World Bank
South Africa Services Value Added (1960–2025)
Overview
South Africa's services value added stood at 62.09% in 2025, a decline of +0.90% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.09% by 2025. South Africa ranked 72nd 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 services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Africa's services value added?▾
South Africa's services value added was 62.09% in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest services value added in South Africa?▾
South Africa's services value added peaked at 64.61% in 2020.
What was the lowest services value added in South Africa?▾
The lowest services value added in South Africa was 46.89% in 1980.
How does South Africa rank in services value added?▾
South Africa ranks 72nd globally in services value added as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for services value added?▾
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected services value added of South Africa in 2025?▾
South Africa's services value added is projected to reach 62.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the services value added of South Africa in 2025?▾
The services value added of South Africa in 2025 was 62.09%. This ranks 72nd in the world.
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@misc{historysaid_south-africa_services-value-added,
title = {South Africa Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-africa/services-value-added},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}