World Bank WDI (revenue excl. grants) · updated 2026-10-15 · 162 economies tracked
29.4 (2024)
#n/a of 162 economies
1.1%
1.68×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1972 - 2024. South Africa climbed from #25 to #43 (overtook Romania). 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, Government Expenditure (% of GDP), Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP, Criminal Justice
No community estimates yet for Government Revenue (% of GDP) — be the first.