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South Africa Nominal GDP (IMF) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Nominal GDP (IMF) in South Africa stood at 427.1 bn USD in 2025, according to IMF. The latest value is up 6.5% from 401.1 bn USD in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 346.7 bn USD (up 23% since). The highest value since 1980 was 458.7 bn USD in 2011, the lowest 64.48 bn USD in 1985. South Africa ranked 39th highest of the 52 countries in this dataset in 2025; United States ranked first.

Data source: IMF · Unit: bn USD · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1980–2031
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What is Nominal GDP (IMF)?

Nominal GDP (IMF), measured in bn USD, measures the total economic output of South Africa. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In South Africa, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

Key facts

What is the latest Nominal GDP (IMF) in South Africa?

Nominal GDP (IMF) in South Africa stood at 427.1 bn USD in 2025, according to IMF.

Is Nominal GDP (IMF) in South Africa rising or falling?

The latest value is up 6.5% from 401.1 bn USD in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 346.7 bn USD (up 23% since).

How does South Africa rank for Nominal GDP (IMF)?

South Africa ranked 39th highest of the 52 countries in this dataset in 2025; United States ranked first.

What is the highest Nominal GDP (IMF) on record in South Africa?

The highest value since 1980 was 458.7 bn USD in 2011, the lowest 64.48 bn USD in 1985.

Metadata for Nominal GDP (IMF) in South Africa
IndicatorNominal GDP (IMF)
CountrySouth Africa
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unitbn USD
SourceIMF
Interactive chartView on EconDash
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Latest value: 427.1 bn USD (2025)

IMF projection for 2026: 489.1 bn USD

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Source:International Monetary Fund via IMF — series NGDPD
License:IMF Copyright and Usage
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APA

International Monetary Fund. (2026). Nominal GDP (IMF) — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/nominal-gdp-imf/ZAF. Original source: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/WEOWORLD

MLA

International Monetary Fund. "Nominal GDP (IMF) — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/nominal-gdp-imf/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/WEOWORLD.

Chicago

International Monetary Fund. 2026. "Nominal GDP (IMF) — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/nominal-gdp-imf/ZAF. Original source: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/WEOWORLD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_nominal_gdp_imf_zaf,
  author = {{International Monetary Fund}},
  title = {{Nominal GDP (IMF) --- South Africa}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/nominal-gdp-imf/ZAF},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/WEOWORLD}
}