World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 214 economies tracked
427.18B (2025)
#n/a of 214 economies
0.4%
48.83×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1960 - 2025. South Africa climbed from #19 to #39 (overtook United Arab Emirates). 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.
GDP Growth (Real), GDP per Capita (Real), Government Debt (MPO), General Government Gross Debt (% of GDP)
No community estimates yet for GDP — be the first.