Government consumption in South Africa
South Africa: Government consumption was 508.80 billion current LCU in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Government consumption in South Africa, 1989–2007
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government consumption in South Africa is 508.80 billion current LCU, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 247.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government consumption in South Africa peaked at 508.80 billion current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 96.43 billion current LCU, in 1989.
South Africa ranks 13th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 96.43 billion current LCU | 96.43 billion current LCU | 96.43 billion current LCU | 1 |
| 1990s | 132.99 billion current LCU | 105.52 billion current LCU | 175.69 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 381.71 billion current LCU | 245.21 billion current LCU | 508.80 billion current LCU | 8 |
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- 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 government consumption in South Africa?
- Government consumption in South Africa was 508.80 billion current LCU in 2007, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest government consumption recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 508.80 billion current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest government consumption recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.43 billion current LCU in 1989.
- How does South Africa rank for government consumption?
- South Africa ranks 13th out of 51 countries with data for 2007.
- Is government consumption rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 247.6%. 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 Government consumption (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Current expenditure on goods and services comprises payments of wages and salaries in cash to employees (including the armed forces) before deduction of withholding taxes and employees' contributions to social security and pension funds, as well as employers' contributions to superannuation schemes outside government, and other purchases of goods and services (wages and salaries in kind, office supplies and maintenance charges etc.). Data are in current local currency.