Current revenue, excluding grants in South Africa
South Africa: Current revenue, excluding grants was 904.25 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Current revenue, excluding grants in South Africa, 1968–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 904.25 billion current LCU for current revenue, excluding grants in 2008. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 202.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current revenue, excluding grants in South Africa peaked at 904.25 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.96 billion current LCU, in 1968.
South Africa ranks 18th of 51 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.42 billion current LCU | 3.96 billion current LCU | 4.88 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 13.24 billion current LCU | 5.77 billion current LCU | 25.29 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 71.91 billion current LCU | 31.46 billion current LCU | 133.71 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 226.66 billion current LCU | 151.82 billion current LCU | 347.82 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 638.73 billion current LCU | 411.67 billion current LCU | 904.25 billion current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 15 Equatorial Guinea 2.02 trillion current LCU compare
- 16 Sierra Leone 1.59 trillion current LCU compare
- 17 Senegal 1.40 trillion current LCU compare
- 19 Chad 882.40 billion current LCU compare
- 20 Burkina Faso 793.58 billion current LCU compare
- 21 Sao Tome and Principe 787.23 billion current LCU compare
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 179.34 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 78.36 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of internet users 46.11 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 5.35 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current revenue, excluding grants in South Africa?
- Current revenue, excluding grants in South Africa was 904.25 billion current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest current revenue, excluding grants recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 904.25 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest current revenue, excluding grants recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.96 billion current LCU in 1968.
- How does South Africa rank for current revenue, excluding grants?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 51 groups with data for 2008.
- Is current revenue, excluding grants rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 202.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Current revenue, excluding grants (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Data are in current local currency.