World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 203 economies tracked
569.81 (2024)
#n/a of 203 economies
1.1%
2.36×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1970 - 2024. South Africa climbed from #16 to #17 (overtook Australia). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for South Africa ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
Sanctions lift; economy reopens to global markets.
First recession in 17 years.
Fiscal and growth concerns trigger rating cuts.
Deepest contraction in a century.
Total Water Withdrawal (M3), Imports - Trade Value (US$ Thousand), GDP, Tourist Arrivals and Tourism Revenue
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