8. South Africa. GDP Per Capita In 2023: $16,210. South Africa is one of the wealthiest African countries, having a total wealth of $926 billion, as of 2022. South Africa makes it to our list of ...

South Africa's economy has been underperforming for over a decade now - but how does that translate to how poor South ...

33. Nigeria. GDP Per Capita (2023): $6,150. GDP (2023): $1.37 Trillion. Nigeria is one of the richest African countries compared to the rest of the economies in the region.

South Africa’s sluggish economic growth since 2010 has left its citizens markedly poorer than the global average, according ...

South Africa’s economic growth since 2010 has left its population significantly poorer than the global average.

South Africa's economic growth has been sluggish since 2010, leaving its population significantly poorer than the global ...

Key topicsSA’s GDP per capita lags global average by over $7,000Country lost R5 trillion in tax due to sluggish growth since ...

GDP per capita, calculated by dividing a country’s total economic output by its population, serves as a useful indicator of individual economic productivity. According to 2025 estimates from the ...

The latest data from Stats SA shows a large jump in compulsory liquidations as 2025’s GDP growth prospects sink further.

South Africa's GDP per capita increased steadily in the years following the advent of democracy but that trend has reversed since 2011. By 2023, it was below the average for emerging markets.

Financial experts reveal that the South African economy has lost R5 trillion over the last 15 years. Here’s why ...