World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 217 economies tracked
66.31 (2024)
#n/a of 217 economies
0.9×
1.26×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1960 - 2024. South Africa climbed from #124 to #183 (overtook Kiribati). 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 per Capita (Real), UHC Service Coverage Index, Health Pillar Score (HCI+), Survival Rate from Age 15-60 (%)
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