Key economic indicators of South Africa

Economy

Inflation5.80 % (2013)5.70 % (2012)5.00 % (2011)

Unemployment24.9 % (2013)25.1 % (2012)24.9 % (2011)

GDP growth rate2.00 % (2013)2.50 % (2012)3.10 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)11,500 $ (2013)11,300 $ (2012)11,100 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population53.0 Million (2013)52.3 Million (2012)49.0 Million (2011)

Population Growth-0.48 % (2014)-0.45 % (2013)-0.41 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall3.67 1=low to 5=high (2012)3.46 1=low to 5=high (2010)3.53 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)45.4 % of GDP (2013)42.3 % of GDP (2012)38.6 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)-23.78 Billion $ (2013)-24.07 Billion $ (2012)-13.68 Billion $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)139 Billion $ (2013)130 Billion $ (2012)47.5 Billion $ (2011)