World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 193 economies tracked
5.49 (2023)
#n/a of 193 economies
0.8%
2.05×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 2000 - 2024. South Africa climbed from #79 to #46 (overtook Costa Rica). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for South Africa ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
First recession in 17 years.
Fiscal and growth concerns trigger rating cuts.
Deepest contraction in a century.
Criminal Justice, Rule of Law Index Overall Score, Made or Received a Digital Payment (% age 15+), AI Preparedness Index
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