Revenue, excluding grants (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Revenue, excluding grants (current LCU), annual growth rate was 2.64 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.64 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 50.3%
World rank
126th
of 156 countries
All-time high
34.57 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-4.82 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
52
1973–2024

Revenue, excluding grants (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1973–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 2.64 % change on previous year for revenue, excluding grants (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of down 50.3% on the previous year and down 78.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, revenue, excluding grants (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 34.57 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -4.82 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places South Africa 126th out of 156 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Revenue, excluding grants (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Revenue, excluding grants (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1973 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1973 27.03 % change on previous year
1974 22.21 % change on previous year -17.8%
1975 17.12 % change on previous year -22.9%
1976 11.37 % change on previous year -33.5%
1977 13.95 % change on previous year +22.6%
1978 17.41 % change on previous year +24.8%
1979 20.01 % change on previous year +14.9%
1980 34.38 % change on previous year +71.8%
1981 11.4 % change on previous year -66.8%
1982 19.75 % change on previous year +73.2%
1983 13.31 % change on previous year -32.6%
1984 21.69 % change on previous year +63.0%
1985 25.14 % change on previous year +15.9%
1986 13.98 % change on previous year -44.4%
1987 14.09 % change on previous year +0.7%
1988 24.48 % change on previous year +73.8%
1989 34.57 % change on previous year +41.2%
1990 5.58 % change on previous year -83.8%
1991 11.05 % change on previous year +97.9%
1992 3.61 % change on previous year -67.3%
1993 18.69 % change on previous year +417.3%
1994 11.71 % change on previous year -37.4%
1995 18.05 % change on previous year +54.2%
1996 17.48 % change on previous year -3.2%
1997 11.38 % change on previous year -34.9%
1998 11.18 % change on previous year -1.8%
1999 11.71 % change on previous year +4.8%
2000 8.97 % change on previous year -23.4%
2001 15.18 % change on previous year +69.3%
2002 10.38 % change on previous year -31.6%
2003 9.54 % change on previous year -8.1%
2004 17.6 % change on previous year +84.6%
2005 18.78 % change on previous year +6.7%
2006 17.23 % change on previous year -8.3%
2007 15.44 % change on previous year -10.4%
2008 9.71 % change on previous year -37.1%
2009 -0.4729 % change on previous year -104.9%
2010 11.64 % change on previous year -2561.4%
2011 10.82 % change on previous year -7.0%
2012 9.46 % change on previous year -12.6%
2013 12.1 % change on previous year +28.0%
2014 12.56 % change on previous year +3.7%
2015 9.81 % change on previous year -21.9%
2016 5.46 % change on previous year -44.3%
2017 6.23 % change on previous year +14.0%
2018 3.61 % change on previous year -42.1%
2019 6.86 % change on previous year +90.1%
2020 -4.82 % change on previous year -170.3%
2021 20.47 % change on previous year -524.7%
2022 7.27 % change on previous year -64.5%
2023 5.32 % change on previous year -26.8%
2024 2.64 % change on previous year -50.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18.44 % change on previous year 11.37 % change on previous year 27.03 % change on previous year 7
1980s 21.28 % change on previous year 11.4 % change on previous year 34.57 % change on previous year 10
1990s 12.05 % change on previous year 3.61 % change on previous year 18.69 % change on previous year 10
2000s 12.24 % change on previous year -0.4729 % change on previous year 18.78 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.85 % change on previous year 3.61 % change on previous year 12.56 % change on previous year 10
2020s 6.18 % change on previous year -4.82 % change on previous year 20.47 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 123 Slovakia 3.15 % change on previous year compare
  2. 124 Saint Lucia 3.12 % change on previous year compare
  3. 125 Malaysia 3.07 % change on previous year compare
  4. 127 Iraq 1.49 % change on previous year compare
  5. 128 Iran 1.42 % change on previous year compare
  6. 129 Central African Republic 0.8313 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 156 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is revenue, excluding grants (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa?
Revenue, excluding grants (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa was 2.64 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest revenue, excluding grants (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 34.57 % change on previous year in 1989.
What is the lowest revenue, excluding grants (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -4.82 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for revenue, excluding grants (current lcu), annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 126th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
Is revenue, excluding grants (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 78.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Revenue, excluding grants (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Revenue, excluding grants (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
156 places, 4,444 data points, 1973–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Revenue, excluding grants (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.