Key Statistics

Population
55,7 million (2016)
Unemployment
32,7% q/q (Q4-2022)
GDP
-1,3% q/q (Q4-2022)
CPI
7,0% y/y (202302)
Access to piped water
73,4% (Inside yard)
Energy source for lighting
84,7% (Electricity)
Years to resource depletion
Gold: 39 years (2012)
Maximum storage of largest dams
Gariep 5340 millionm3