South Africa—Share of World GDP, PPP (%)
Category: EconomySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #32 of 192
Latest Value
0.47%
2027
YoY Change
-1.7%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#32
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.73%
2008
Minimum
0.47%
2027
CAGR
-1.5%
28 years
Last
0.47%
Previous
0.48%
Highest
0.73%
Lowest
0.47%
Unit
Percent of world total
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.47% | -1.7% |
| 2026 | 0.48% | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 0.49% | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 0.50% | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 0.51% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 0.53% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 0.55% | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 0.57% | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 0.59% | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 0.64% | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 0.65% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 0.67% | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 0.68% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 0.69% | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 0.70% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 0.70% | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 0.71% | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 0.72% | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 0.73% | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 0.73% | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 0.73% | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 0.72% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 0.72% | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 0.72% | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 0.73% | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 0.72% | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 0.72% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.48% | -1.8% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.47% | -1.7% |
Top Countries — Share of World GDP, PPP (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 19.84% | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | 14.52% | 2026 |
| 3 | India | 8.73% | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 3.35% | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | 3.16% | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | 2.88% | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | 2.44% | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | 2.35% | 2026 |
| 9 | France | 2.12% | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 2.10% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
A country's GDP based on PPP as a share of world total. Shows the relative size of an economy in the global context, adjusted for price level differences.
Methodology
Country GDP-PPP divided by world GDP-PPP, expressed as a percentage.
Unit
Percent of world total