Direct taxes (current LCU) in South Africa
South Africa: Direct taxes (current LCU) was 520.39 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Direct taxes in South Africa, 1968–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct taxes in South Africa is 520.39 billion current LCU, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 13.6% on the previous year and up 198.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct taxes in South Africa peaked at 520.39 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.43 billion current LCU, in 1968.
That places South Africa 11th out of 51 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct taxes (current LCU) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2.43 billion current LCU | — |
| 1969 | 3.09 billion current LCU | +27.5% |
| 1970 | 3.62 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1971 | 3.99 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1972 | 4.39 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 4.87 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 5.81 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1975 | 7.87 billion current LCU | +35.5% |
| 1976 | 8.88 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 1977 | 10.23 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1978 | 11.87 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 14.04 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 17.44 billion current LCU | +24.2% |
| 1981 | 20.22 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 23.08 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1983 | 27.27 billion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1984 | 34.24 billion current LCU | +25.6% |
| 1985 | 39.77 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1986 | 45.77 billion current LCU | +15.1% |
| 1987 | 48.72 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 54.57 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 62.51 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1990 | 70.92 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1991 | 82.81 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 1992 | 95.84 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1993 | 105.08 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 114.49 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 123.73 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 142.02 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1997 | 166.75 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1998 | 174.20 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 196.38 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2000 | 233.62 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 2001 | 271.68 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 326.33 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 2003 | 371.91 billion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 347.80 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 379.98 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 415.32 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 457.95 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 520.39 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 520.39 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 241.00 billion current LCU, 2.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 520.39 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 81.95 billion current LCU, 6.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.76 billion current LCU | 2.43 billion current LCU | 3.09 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 7.56 billion current LCU | 3.62 billion current LCU | 14.04 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.36 billion current LCU | 17.44 billion current LCU | 62.51 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 127.22 billion current LCU | 70.92 billion current LCU | 196.38 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 369.44 billion current LCU | 233.62 billion current LCU | 520.39 billion current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 8 Guinea 1.00 trillion current LCU compare
- 9 Cameroon 931.59 billion current LCU compare
- 10 Cote d'Ivoire 653.60 billion current LCU compare
- 12 Madagascar 497.20 billion current LCU compare
- 13 Equatorial Guinea 456.20 billion current LCU compare
- 14 Nigeria 401.00 billion current LCU compare
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.79 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 114.79 million (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct taxes in South Africa?
- Direct taxes in South Africa was 520.39 billion current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest direct taxes recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 520.39 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest direct taxes recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.43 billion current LCU in 1968.
- How does South Africa rank for direct taxes?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 51 countries with data for 2008.
- Is direct taxes rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.7%. 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 Direct taxes (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Direct taxes on goods and services include all taxes and duties levied on production, extraction, sale, transfer, leasing, or delivery of goods and rendering of services, or in respect of the use of goods, or permission to use goods or to perform activities, are covered. Examples include all general sales taxes, value added taxes and excises. Data are in current local currency.