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# South Africa GDP per Capita

> South Africa gdp per capita is $6,598 as of Dec 2025, from $6,267. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

GDP per Capita in South Africa rose to $6,598 in Dec 2025 from $6,267 in Dec 2024.

GDP per Capita in South Africa averaged $5,335 from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of $8,646 in Dec 2011 and a record low of $532 in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $6,598 | $6,267 | $8,646 (Dec 2011) | $532 (Dec 1960) | 1960–2025 | USD / person | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's gdp per capita right now?**

GDP per Capita in South Africa is $6,598 as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's gdp per capita?**

The all-time high is $8,646 (Dec 2011); the record low is $532 (Dec 1960), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

GDP per Capita for South Africa is a annual 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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