Total government revenue, in local currency in South Africa

South Africa: Total government revenue, in local currency was 2.42 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
2.42 million
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
43rd
of 160 countries
All-time high
2.42 million
in 2022
All-time low
299,397
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Total government revenue, in local currency in South Africa, 2000–2022

500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M2000201120222000: 299.4k2001: 335.3k2002: 376.2k2003: 414.0k2004: 482.0k2005: 567.5k2006: 644.6k2007: 764.6k2008: 824.3k2009: 836.6k2010: 940.4k2011: 1.0M2012: 1.1M2013: 1.5M2014: 1.6M2015: 1.6M2016: 1.7M2017: 1.7M2018: 1.8M2019: 2.0M2020: 1.9M2021: 2.2M2022: 2.4M

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2022, total government revenue, in local currency in South Africa stood at 2.42 million. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 112.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total government revenue, in local currency in South Africa peaked at 2.42 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 299,397, in 2000.

That places South Africa 43rd out of 160 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Total government revenue, in local currency in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Total government revenue, in local currency in South Africa, 2000 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2000 299,397
2001 335,259 +12.0%
2002 376,216 +12.2%
2003 413,998 +10.0%
2004 482,007 +16.4%
2005 567,502 +17.7%
2006 644,563 +13.6%
2007 764,590 +18.6%
2008 824,269 +7.8%
2009 836,611 +1.5%
2010 940,376 +12.4%
2011 1.04 million +10.7%
2012 1.14 million +9.6%
2013 1.48 million +29.3%
2014 1.61 million +9.2%
2015 1.57 million -2.7%
2016 1.66 million +6.0%
2017 1.75 million +5.1%
2018 1.83 million +4.7%
2019 1.96 million +7.3%
2020 1.87 million -4.5%
2021 2.23 million +19.1%
2022 2.42 million +8.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 554,441 299,397 836,611 10
2010s 1.50 million 940,376 1.96 million 10
2020s 2.18 million 1.87 million 2.42 million 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is total government revenue, in local currency in South Africa?
Total government revenue, in local currency in South Africa was 2.42 million in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest total government revenue, in local currency recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 2.42 million in 2022.
What is the lowest total government revenue, in local currency recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 299,397 in 2000.
How does South Africa rank for total government revenue, in local currency?
South Africa ranks 43rd out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
Is total government revenue, in local currency rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 112.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total government revenue, in local currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total government revenue, in local currency
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
176 places, 3,335 data points, 2000–2023
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