World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 180 economies tracked
13.16 (2025)
#n/a of 180 economies
0.6×
0.46×
1 = global #1 · lower value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1960 - 2025. South Africa climbed from #1 to #15 (overtook Haiti). 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.
Educational Attainment Levels, General Government Gross Debt (% of GDP), Total External Debt Stocks (% of GDP), Sovereign Debt Rating (0-21)
No community estimates yet for Savings Rate and Household Debt Levels — be the first.