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# South Africa GDP Growth Rate

> South Africa gdp growth rate is 2.0% as of Mar 2026, from 1.5%. History from 1994, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

GDP Growth Rate in South Africa rose to 2.0% in Mar 2026 from 1.5% in Dec 2025.

GDP Growth Rate in South Africa averaged 2.3% from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 19.2% in Jun 2021 and a record low of -16.8% in Jun 2020. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1994.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.0% | 1.5% | 19.2% (Jun 2021) | -16.8% (Jun 2020) | 1994–2026 | % | quarterly |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's gdp growth rate right now?**

GDP Growth Rate in South Africa is 2.0% as of Mar 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's gdp growth rate?**

The all-time high is 19.2% (Jun 2021); the record low is -16.8% (Jun 2020), over a series starting in 1994.

**How often is this series updated?**

GDP Growth Rate for South Africa is a quarterly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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