SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in South Africa
South Africa: SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP was 0.443 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in South Africa, 2000–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in South Africa is 0.443, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 2,431.6% on the previous year and up 640.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in South Africa peaked at 7.04 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.25, in 2023.
South Africa ranks 166th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.24 | — |
| 2001 | 0.757 | -66.2% |
| 2002 | 1.74 | +130.1% |
| 2003 | 1.25 | -28.2% |
| 2004 | 2.67 | +113.5% |
| 2005 | 3.55 | +32.9% |
| 2006 | 3.87 | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 3.82 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 1.92 | -49.8% |
| 2009 | 1.72 | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 6.33 | +268.6% |
| 2011 | 1.62 | -74.3% |
| 2012 | 0.054 | -96.7% |
| 2013 | -0.796 | -1574.1% |
| 2014 | -0.519 | -34.8% |
| 2015 | -2.95 | +468.2% |
| 2016 | 1.4 | -147.6% |
| 2017 | -0.082 | -105.8% |
| 2018 | -0.52 | +534.1% |
| 2019 | -0.011 | -97.9% |
| 2020 | 1.41 | -12881.8% |
| 2021 | 7.04 | +401.0% |
| 2022 | -3.62 | -151.3% |
| 2023 | -5.25 | +45.0% |
| 2024 | -1.7 | -67.6% |
| 2025 | -0.084 | -95.1% |
| 2026 | -0.019 | -77.4% |
| 2027 | 0.443 | -2431.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.443 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.41, 18% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0.443 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.6, 28% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12881.8% | -0.011 | 1.41 |
| 2027 | +2431.6% | -0.019 | 0.443 |
| 2013 | -1574.1% | 0.054 | -0.796 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.35 | 0.757 | 3.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4533 | -2.95 | 6.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2216 | -5.25 | 7.04 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in South Africa?
- Sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in South Africa was 0.443 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.04 in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.25 in 2023.
- How does South Africa rank for sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp?
- South Africa ranks 166th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 640.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international dollars at PPP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. This indicator conveys the annual growth rates of labour productivity. Labour productivity represents the total volume of output (measured in terms of Gross Domestic Product, GDP) produced per unit of labour (measured in terms of the number of employed persons) during a given time reference period. The indicator allows data users to assess GDP-to-labour input levels and growth rates over time, thus providing general information about the efficiency and quality of human capital in the production process for a given economic and social context, including other complementary inputs and innovations used in production. For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.