Final consumption expenditure in South Africa
South Africa: Final consumption expenditure was 361.93 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure in South Africa is 361.93 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure in South Africa peaked at 371.73 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.99 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places South Africa 31st out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.70 billion current US$ | 5.99 billion current US$ | 12.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 26.75 billion current US$ | 14.66 billion current US$ | 43.21 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 66.66 billion current US$ | 48.01 billion current US$ | 83.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 124.91 billion current US$ | 103.14 billion current US$ | 139.90 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 195.22 billion current US$ | 102.58 billion current US$ | 264.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 324.82 billion current US$ | 267.25 billion current US$ | 371.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 328.77 billion current US$ | 281.40 billion current US$ | 361.93 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for South Africa
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -34.59 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.93 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 765.44 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 42.79 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -146.54 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -8.19 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 115,762 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 6,270 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 7.50 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure in South Africa?
- Final consumption expenditure in South Africa was 361.93 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 371.73 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.99 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for final consumption expenditure?
- South Africa ranks 31st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.