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South Africa Services Value Added

Services value added as % of GDP  NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS

62.09% −0.90% (-1.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #72 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Services Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 61.44% - -
2026* trend 61.76% - -
2025* trend 62.09% - -
2025 62.09% −0.90% #72
2024 62.99% +0.27% #121
2023 62.72% +0.45% #136
2022 62.27% −0.47% #138
2021 62.74% −1.87% #140
2020 64.61% +0.26% #141
2019 64.35% +0.09% #143
2018 64.25% −0.08% #145
2017 64.33% +0.42% #146
2016 63.91% −0.19% #145
2015 64.10% +0.09% #145
2014 64.01% −0.04% #143
2013 64.05% −0.25% #143
2012 64.30% −0.04% #147
2011 64.34% +0.07% #146
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 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} }