South Africa GDP per Capita PPP
$15,906 international dollars▲ +$427 international dollars
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.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,906 international dollars | $15,479 international dollars | $15,906 international dollarsDec 2025 | $6,275 international dollarsDec 1992 | 1990 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per Capita | $6,598 | $6,267 | $8,646 | $532 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP PPP | $1.03T international dollars | $990.7B international dollars | $1.03T international dollars | $260.0B international dollars | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
GDP per Capita PPP in South Africa averaged $10,887 international dollars from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of $15,906 international dollars in Dec 2025 and a record low of $6,275 international dollars 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
World Bank · World Bank World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)
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