South Africa Forecast
Trend-model estimates (v0), generated from the historical series. Research only — labeled model output, not advice. Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
GDP
| GDP | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 427.18 | 413.95 | 417.88 | USD Billion |
| GDP Annual Growth Rate | 1.11 | 1.51 | 1.70 | percent |
| GDP per Capita | 6597.71 | 6278.40 | 6248.86 | USD |
Government
| Government | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Net Lending/Borrowing | -4.80 | -4.93 | — | percent of GDP |
Labour
| Labour | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64.75 | 65.78 | 66.66 | Million |
| Unemployment Rate | 32.39 | 34.58 | 35.36 | percent |
Money
| Money | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | 76.02 | 73.76 | 76.71 | USD Billion |
| Lending Interest Rate | 10.69 | 11.03 | 11.32 | percent |
Prices
| Prices | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate | 3.21 | 4.81 | 4.85 | percent |
Trade
| Trade | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | -0.42 | 0.49 | 0.66 | percent of GDP |
| Exports | 134.18 | 140.88 | 145.34 | USD Billion |
| External Balance (Goods & Services) | 8.16 | 10.12 | 10.35 | USD Billion |
| Imports | 126.02 | 130.76 | 134.99 | USD Billion |