South Africa GDP per Capita PPP

Int$15,906 +Int$427

Dec 2025 · Annual

South Africa's GDP per capita, PPP rose to 15,906 $/person in 2025 from 15,479 $/person in 2024. The figure marked an all-time high for the series, which dates back to 1990.

South Africa GDP per Capita PPP, 1990–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
Int$15,906Int$15,479Int$15,906Dec 2025Int$6,275Dec 19921990 – 2025Annual

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IndicatorLastPreviousHighestLowestLast updatedFrequency
GDP per Capita$6,598$6,267$8,646$532Dec 2025Annual
GDP PPPInt$1.03TInt$990.7BInt$1.03TInt$260.0BDec 2025Annual

About this series

GDP per Capita PPP in South Africa averaged Int$10,887 from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of Int$15,906 in Dec 2025 and a record low of Int$6,275 in Dec 1992. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.

GDP per capita, PPP measures the total value of goods and services produced per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity. It is reported in international dollars per person on an annual basis, with data available from 1990 to 2025.

Source & methodology

We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.

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