Households Debt in South Africa increased to 72.80 percent of gross income in 2019 from 71.90 percent in 2018. Households Debt To Income in South Africa averaged 58.16 percent from 1969 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 86.40 percent in 2008 and a record low of 40.30 percent in 1980. This page provides - South Africa Households Debt To Income- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in South Africa increased to 19377 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 19122 ZAR/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Manufacturing in South Africa averaged 12289.43 ZAR/Month from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19377 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 6250 ZAR/Month in the second quarter of 2005. This page provides - South Africa Total Quarterly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Minimum Wages in South Africa increased to 20.76 ZAR/Hour in March from 20 ZAR/Hour in January of 2019. Minimum Wages in South Africa averaged 20.38 ZAR/Hour from 2019 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20.76 ZAR/Hour in March of 2020 and a record low of 20 ZAR/Hour in January of 2019. This page provides - South Africa Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in South Africa increased 1.80 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in South Africa averaged -0.09 percent from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23.20 percent in October of 2013 and a record low of -17.40 percent in March of 2016. In South Africa, the index of the volume of mining production is a statistical measure of the change in the volume of production. Coal is the most important sector and accounts for 24 percent of total mining production, followed by PGMs (23 percent); gold (16 percent); iron ore (12 percent); other non-metallic minerals (6 percent); diamonds (4 percent); manganese ore and chromium ore (3 percent each); other metallic minerals, building materials and nickel (2 percent each), and copper (1 percent). This page provides - South Africa Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Africa was last recorded at 7432.90 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in South Africa is equivalent to 59 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in South Africa averaged 6325.73 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7582.70 USD in 2014 and a record low of 4624.10 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in South Africa increased to 22500 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 21966 ZAR/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in South Africa averaged 13756.80 ZAR/Month from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22500 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 6742 ZAR/Month in the first quarter of 2005. In South Africa, wages are benchmarked using the total value of salaries in the economy. This page provides - South Africa Total Quarterly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in South Africa increased to 164 Companies in February from 125 Companies in January of 2020. Bankruptcies in South Africa averaged 230.43 Companies from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 511 Companies in August of 2000 and a record low of 63 Companies in May of 1988. In South Africa, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - South Africa Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in South Africa increased to 115.10 points in March from 114.40 points in February of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in South Africa averaged 87.96 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 115.10 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 63.30 points in January of 2008. In South Africa, core consumer prices measure a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods, excluding volatile items such as food and non-alcoholic beverages, fuel and energy. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Core Consumer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Export Prices in South Africa increased to 171.60 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 170 points in the third quarter of 2019. Export Prices in South Africa averaged 38.76 points from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 171.60 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 0.60 points in the second quarter of 1960. In South Africa, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - South Africa Export Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in South Africa increased to 2047747 ZAR Million in March from 1827995 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M1 in South Africa averaged 358170.13 ZAR Million from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2047747 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1482 ZAR Million in March of 1965. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Money Supply M1 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in South Africa increased to 118445.41 ZAR Million in March from 109603.21 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Exports in South Africa averaged 20641.94 ZAR Million from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 122785.53 ZAR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 55.80 ZAR Million in August of 1958. In 2017, South Africa exported mostly: mineral products (25.1 percent of total exports, including chrome, manganese, vanadium, vermiculite, ilmenite, palladium, rutile and zirconium, crude and coal), precious metals (16.7 percent, mainly gold, platinum, diamonds and jewellery), vehicles and aircraft vessels (11.9 percent), iron and steel products (11.9 percent), machinery (8.1 percent), chemicals (6.1 percent) and vegetables (5.4 percent). Main export partners are: China (9.7 percent of total exports), the United States (7.5 percent), Germany (7.1 percent), India (4.7 percent), Japan (4.7 percent) and Botswana (4.3 percent). Others include Namibia, the UK, Mozambique and Netherlands. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Mining in South Africa increased to 227400.35 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 226361.45 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in South Africa averaged 233666.65 ZAR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 251119.50 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of 214553.50 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Mining - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M3 in South Africa increased to 3968717 ZAR Million in March from 3852871 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in South Africa averaged 791850.13 ZAR Million from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3968717 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 4796 ZAR Million in March of 1965. South Africa Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Money Supply M3 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of unemployed persons in South Africa remained unchanged at 6700 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 6700 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Unemployed Persons in South Africa averaged 5014.79 Thousand from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6700 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3873 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2008. In South Africa, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - South Africa Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in South Africa increased to 185236 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 177676 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in South Africa averaged 106259.68 USD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 185236 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 33262 USD Million in the first quarter of 2003. In South Africa, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - South Africa External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in South Africa decreased to 63851.66 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 64509.25 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in South Africa averaged 61810.20 ZAR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 70556.22 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 46746.92 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Utilities - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Africa in Netherlands decreased to 1116 EUR Million in February from 1393 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports from Africa in Netherlands averaged 935.43 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1393 EUR Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 561.90 EUR Million in March of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Netherlands Imports from Africa.

Money Supply M0 in South Africa decreased to 276080 ZAR Million in April from 304938 ZAR Million in March of 2020. Money Supply M0 in South Africa averaged 54641.08 ZAR Million from 1964 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 304938 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 415 ZAR Million in February of 1964. South Africa Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Money Supply M0 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross National Product in South Africa increased to 3155933 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3122800 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross National Product in South Africa averaged 1639189.67 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3155933 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 504385 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gross National Income - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Terms Of Trade in South Africa increased to 109.80 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 109.30 points in the third quarter of 2019. Terms Of Trade in South Africa averaged 73 points from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 109.80 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 42.20 points in the third quarter of 1965. This page provides - South Africa Terms Of Trade- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Family in South Africa increased to 11300 ZAR/Month in 2018 from 10700 ZAR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Family in South Africa averaged 10850 ZAR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 11300 ZAR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 10700 ZAR/Month in 2016. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa contracted 0.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in South Africa averaged 2.65 percent from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -2.60 percent in the second quarter of 2009. South Africa is the most developed country in Africa and was the largest until 2014, when it was overtaken by Nigeria. The largest sector of the economy is services which accounts for around 73 percent of GDP. Within services, the most important are finance, real estate and business services (21.6 percent); government services (17 percent); wholesale, retail and motor trade, catering and accommodation (15 percent); and transport, storage and communication (9.3 percent). Manufacturing accounts for 13.9 percent; mining and quarrying for around 8.3 percent and agriculture for only 2.6 percent. This page provides - South Africa GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in South Africa decreased to 3142811.30 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3153591.90 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in South Africa averaged 1747009.12 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3160551.30 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 565040 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides - South Africa GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in South Africa decreased to 105 in April from 22200 in March of 2020. Car Registrations in South Africa averaged 20600.43 from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 43659 in August of 2006 and a record low of 105 in April of 2020. In South Africa, New Car Sales refers to total domestic sales of new passenger cars. This page provides - South Africa New Car Sales - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in South Africa stands at 1 percent. In South Africa, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Africa because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - South Africa Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in South Africa increased to 115.60 points in March from 115.20 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in South Africa averaged 30.75 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 115.60 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 1.20 points in February of 1960. In South Africa, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gold Reserves in South Africa remained unchanged at 125.31 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 125.31 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in South Africa averaged 132.06 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 183.51 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of 123.48 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2003. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - South Africa Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in South Africa increased to 661316.99 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 656905.07 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in South Africa averaged 279698.31 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 661316.99 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 66256 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Services - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in South Africa stands at 45 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in South Africa averaged 41.24 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45 percent in 2017 and a record low of 40 percent in 2005. In South Africa, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Africa. This page provides - South Africa Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Africa In the Euro Area increased to 11412.60 EUR Million in February from 11404.50 EUR Million in January of 2020. Exports to Africa in the Euro Area averaged 10782.87 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11798.80 EUR Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 9502.80 EUR Million in July of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Exports to Africa.

Total Vehicle Sales in South Africa decreased to 574 in April from 33546 in March of 2020. Total Vehicle Sales in South Africa averaged 40281.05 from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65689 in August of 2006 and a record low of 574 in April of 2020. In South Africa, total vehicle sales measure the total number of vehicles sold including buses and heavy vehicles in the reported month. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Total Vehicle Sales - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports to South Africa in France decreased to 104 EUR Million in March from 136 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to South Africa in France averaged 146.33 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 350 EUR Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 104 EUR Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to South Africa.

Imports from South Africa in France decreased to 60 EUR Million in March from 80 EUR Million in February of 2020. Imports from South Africa in France averaged 90.32 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 182 EUR Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 50 EUR Million in November of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Imports from South Africa.

GDP From Construction in South Africa decreased to 101881.74 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 105755.19 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in South Africa averaged 54923.82 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 110107.16 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 14702 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Construction - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in South Africa decreased to 380805.12 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 383117.25 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in South Africa averaged 325880.80 ZAR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 393954.72 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 228221 ZAR Million in the second quarter of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Manufacturing - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Public Administration in South Africa decreased to 488670.67 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 488805.96 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in South Africa averaged 273734.27 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 488805.96 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 90907 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Public Administration - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Africa was last recorded at 12143.47 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in South Africa, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 68 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in South Africa averaged 10771.39 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12388.26 USD in 2014 and a record low of 9014.28 USD in 1993. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - South Africa GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa contracted 1.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in South Africa averaged 2.64 percent from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 1994 and a record low of -6.10 percent in the first quarter of 2009. South Africa is the most developed country in Africa and was the largest until 2014, when it was overtaken by Nigeria. The largest sector of the economy is services which accounts for around 73 percent of GDP. Within services, the most important are finance, real estate and business services (21.6 percent); government services (17 percent); wholesale, retail and motor trade, catering and accommodation (15 percent); and transport, storage and communication (9.3 percent). Manufacturing accounts for 13.9 percent; mining and quarrying for around 8.3 percent and agriculture for only 2.6 percent. This page provides - South Africa GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in South Africa decreased to 5719074 ZAR Thousand in January from 6547424 ZAR Thousand in December of 2019. Building Permits in South Africa averaged 3551659.39 ZAR Thousand from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11840324 ZAR Thousand in August of 2018 and a record low of 218553 ZAR Thousand in December of 1985. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) conducts a monthly building statistics survey collecting information regarding building plans passed and buildings completed, financed by the private sector, from the largest local government institutions in South Africa. According to these institutions, they are not always notified about low-cost housing projects and therefore do not include the bulk of low-cost dwelling-houses. The monthly survey represents approximately 90 percent of the total value of buildings completed. The statistical unit for the collection of information is a local government institution. Local government institutions include district municipalities, metropolitan municipalities and local municipalities. This page provides - South Africa Building Plans Passed- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in South Africa decreased to -9 points in the first quarter of 2020 from -7 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumer Confidence in South Africa averaged 1.35 points from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26 points in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of -33 points in the second quarter of 1985. In South Africa, the BER Consumer Confidence Index covers 2,500 households in metropolitan areas, cities, towns and villages. The survey is made from personal at-home interviews and assesses general economic outlook, household’s economic condition and major spending purposes. The index is computed as the difference between the share of respondents expecting an improvement from the percentage expecting a deterioration. The indicator varies on a scale of -100 to 100; a value of -100 indicates extreme lack of confidence, 0 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in South Africa increased to 115.10 points in February from 114.80 points in January of 2020. Producer Prices in South Africa averaged 73.42 points from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 219.40 points in August of 2011 and a record low of 4.10 points in February of 1970. In South Africa, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Producer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

South Africa recorded a trade surplus of 24248.01 ZAR Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in South Africa averaged 179.80 ZAR Million from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24248.01 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of -26852.95 ZAR Million in January of 2018. In 2017, South Africa recorded the biggest trade deficits with China, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Thailand, France, Nigeria, Italy and Brazil and the biggest trade surpluses with Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Belgium and Netherlands. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in South Africa stands at 1 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in South Africa averaged 1.75 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2 percent in 2005 and a record low of 1 percent in 2016. In South Africa, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Africa because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - South Africa Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in South Africa was estimated at 58.8 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, South Africa had a population of 17.5 million people. The population of South Africa represents 0.73 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 138 people on the planet is a resident of South Africa. This page provides - South Africa Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Africa is ranked 84 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of South Africa deteriorated to 84 in 2019 from 82 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in South Africa averaged 56.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 84 in 2019 and a record low of 32 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation stronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in South Africa.

Consumer Spending in South Africa increased to 1966371 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1961051 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in South Africa averaged 955803.55 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1966371 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 260612 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Spending in South Africa decreased to 653065 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 653236 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in South Africa averaged 324946.65 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 653236 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 65991 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1960. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Government Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tourist Arrivals in South Africa decreased to 1218468 in February from 1595388 in January of 2020. Tourist Arrivals in South Africa averaged 557021.41 from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1598893 in January of 2018 and a record low of 37430 in June of 1979. This page provides - South Africa Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The South Africa FTSE/JSE Africa All Shares Index rose more than 1.9% on Friday, the third consecutive day of gains, buoyed by global risk appetite on the back of loosening restrictions and lockdowns in several countries and an easing in tensions between the US and China. . Historically, the South Africa Stock Market reached an all time high of 61776.68 in January of 2018. South Africa's FTSE/JSE Africa All Shares Index is a market capitalisation weighted index. Companies included in this index make up the top 99% of the market capitalisation of all listed companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Living Wage Individual in South Africa increased to 6570 ZAR/Month in 2018 from 6140 ZAR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in South Africa averaged 6252.50 ZAR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6570 ZAR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 6140 ZAR/Month in 2017. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey.