GEM APS · updated 2026-10-03 · 116 economies tracked
11.11 (2023)
#n/a of 116 economies
1.7%
1.71×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 2001 - 2024. South Africa climbed from #19 to #23 (overtook Israel). 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.
Entrepreneurial Intentions, Perceived Capabilities, Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food Insecurity (% of population), Monetary Poverty (% of population deprived)
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