Economic Indicators
Key South African economic data mapped to binding growth constraints. These indicators provide empirical context for the reform ideas tracked in this database.
Real GDP Growth Rate
1
% year-on-year (2026)
Gross Fixed Capital Formation (% of GDP)
13.88
% of GDP (2025)
Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio
78.9
% of GDP (2026)
SARB Repo Rate
7
% (2026)
Fiscal Balance
-4.9
% of GDP (2026)
Eskom Energy Availability Factor
72
% (2025)
Load Shedding (Electricity Shed)
0
GWh (2025)
Unemployment Rate (Strict Definition)
33.2
% (2025-Q2)
All data sourced from official South African statistical agencies (Stats SA, SARB, National Treasury) and international organisations (World Bank, IMF). See individual chart sources for publication codes.
Indicators are mapped to the Hausmann-Rodrik-Velasco binding constraint taxonomy used throughout this database. An indicator may relate to multiple constraints.