Private Consumption in South Africa
The South African economy recorded an average growth rate of 1.2% in private consumption in the decade to 2024, below the 3.1% average for Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2024, the growth of private consumption was1.0%. For more information on private consumption, visit our dedicated page.
South Africa Private consumption Chart
Note: This chart displays Private Consumption (annual variation in %) for South Africa from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
South Africa Private consumption Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Consumption (ann. var. %) | -6.1 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
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