http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in South Africa was last reported at 5.50 percent. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, South Africa Interest Rate averaged 13.6000 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.9900 Percent in June of 1998 and a record low of 5.5000 Percent in November of 2010. In South Africa, the interest rates decisions are taken by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The official interest rate is the repo rate. This is the rate at which central banks lend or discount eligible paper for deposit money banks, typically shown on an end-of-period basis. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Interest Rate.South African Reserve BankThu, 24 May 2012 16:18:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in South Africa was recorded at 6.10 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1981 until 2012, South Africa Inflation Rate averaged 9.7100 Percent reaching an all time high of 20.8000 Percent in January of 1986 and a record low of 0.1000 Percent in January of 2004. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Inflation Rate.Statistics South AfricaWed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/current-account-to-gdpSouth Africa reported a Current Account deficit of 3.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, South Africa Current Account to GDP averaged -1.2800 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.0000 Percent in December of 1987 and a record low of -7.5000 Percent in December of 1971. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Current Account to GDP.South Africa Reserve BankTue, 22 May 2012 15:59:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/government-debt-to-gdpSouth Africa recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 38.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, South Africa Government Debt To GDP averaged 35.4200 Percent reaching an all time high of 43.5000 Percent in December of 2001 and a record low of 27.4000 Percent in December of 2008. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Government Debt To GDP.International Monetary Fund Tue, 22 May 2012 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/government-budgetSouth Africa reported a Government Budget deficit equal to 4.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1989 until 2011, South Africa Government Budget averaged -3.0300 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 0.9000 Percent of GDP in December of 2007 and a record low of -7.4000 Percent of GDP in December of 1992. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Government Budget.National Treasury, Government of South AfricaTue, 22 May 2012 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in South Africa increased 6.80 percent in March of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, South Africa Annual Retail Sales averaged 5.7200 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.4000 Percent in September of 2006 and a record low of -6.8000 Percent in April of 2009. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Annual Retail Sales.Statistics South AfricaWed, 16 May 2012 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/retail-salesRetail Sales in South Africa increased 2.10 percent in March of 2012 over the previous month. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, South Africa Retail Sales averaged 0.4000 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.2000 Percent in June of 2008 and a record low of -5.0000 Percent in May of 2008. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Retail Sales.Statistics South AfricaWed, 16 May 2012 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in South Africa decreased 2.70 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, South Africa Industrial Production averaged 1.7600 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.8000 Percent in April of 2008 and a record low of -22.1000 Percent in April of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Industrial Production.Thu, 10 May 2012 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in South Africa was last reported at 23.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, South Africa Unemployment Rate averaged 25.5300 Percent reaching an all time high of 31.2000 Percent in March of 2003 and a record low of 21.9000 Percent in December of 2008. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Unemployment Rate.Statistics South AfricaTue, 08 May 2012 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/balance-of-tradeSouth Africa reported a trade deficit equivalent to 5.5 Billion ZAR in March of 2012. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, South Africa Balance of Trade averaged -0.2200 Billion ZAR reaching an all time high of 10.3300 Billion ZAR in December of 2010 and a record low of -17.3800 Billion ZAR in January of 2009. South Africa is rich in mineral resources. It is the world's major exporter of gold, platinum, coal and diamonds. South Africa imports mainly machinery, foodstuffs, equipment, chemicals, petroleum products and scientific instruments. Its major trading partners are: European Union (U.K. Germany, Italy, Belgium), The United States, China, and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Balance of Trade.South African Revenue ServiceMon, 30 Apr 2012 18:48:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/importsSouth Africa imports were worth 66.8 Billion ZAR in March of 2012. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, South Africa Imports averaged 23588.5400 Million ZAR reaching an all time high of 76502.0000 Million ZAR in November of 2011 and a record low of 2982.0000 Million ZAR in February of 1991. South Africa imports mainly machinery, foodstuffs, equipment, chemicals, petroleum products and scientific instruments. Its principal import partners are: European Union, China, United States, Japan and Saudi Arabia. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports.South African Revenue ServiceMon, 30 Apr 2012 18:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/exportsSouth Africa exports were worth 61.3 Billion ZAR in March of 2012. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, South Africa Exports averaged 23386.8900 Million ZAR reaching an all time high of 68457.0000 Million ZAR in November of 2011 and a record low of 3544.0000 Million ZAR in June of 1991. South Africa has rich mineral resources. It is the world's largest producer and exporter of gold and platinum and also exports a significant amount of coal. Another major export is diamonds. South Africa's major exports partners include United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Belgium, China, and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Exports.South African Revenue ServiceMon, 30 Apr 2012 18:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa expanded 3.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 1993 until 2011, South Africa GDP Growth Rate averaged 3.2700 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.6000 Percent in December of 1994 and a record low of -6.3000 Percent in March of 2009. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. South Africa has a two-tiered economy; one rivaling other developed countries and the other with only the most basic infrastructure. It is therefore a productive and industrialized economy that exhibits many characteristics associated with developing countries, including a division of labor between formal and informal sectors and an uneven distribution of wealth and income. The primary sector, based on manufacturing, services, mining, and agriculture, is well developed. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa GDP Growth Rate.Statistics South AfricaFri, 30 Mar 2012 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa expanded 2.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 1994 until 2011, South Africa GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.2700 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.1000 Percent in December of 2006 and a record low of -2.7000 Percent in June of 2009. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa GDP Annual Growth Rate.Statistics South AfricaFri, 30 Mar 2012 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/consumer-confidenceIn South Africa, consumer confidence remained unchanged at 5 in the first quarter of 2012. Historically, from 1982 until 2012, South Africa Consumer Confidence averaged 2.3400 reaching an all time high of 23.0000 in March of 2007 and a record low of -33.0000 in June of 1985. In South Africa, the FNB/BER (First National Bank/Bureau for Economic Research) consumer confidence index measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. The consumer confidence results are derived from personal at-home interviews of an area-stratified probability sample of 2 500 households in metropolitan areas, cities, towns and villages throughout South Africa.The total coverage represents 92% of the urban adult population and 53% of the total adult population. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Consumer Confidence.Bureau For Economic ResearchFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/business-confidenceIn South Africa, business confidence improved to 52 in the first quarter of 2012 from 38 in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, South Africa Business Confidence averaged 45.1500 reaching an all time high of 91.0000 in September of 1980 and a record low of 10.2000 in September of 1985. In South Africa, the RMB/BER (Rand Merchant Bank/Bureau for Economic Research) Business Confidence Index measures the level of optimism that senior executives in the companies have about current and expected developments regarding sales, orders, employment, inventories, selling prices etc. Questionnaires are sent to 1400 business people in the building sectors, 1400 in the trade sectors and 1000 in manufacturing. The response rate is about 50%. The BER measures business confidence on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 50 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Business Confidence.Bureau For Economic ResearchFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/current-accountSouth Africa reported a current account deficit equivalent to 110.2 Billion ZAR in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 1961 until 2011, South Africa Current Account averaged -15044.0400 Million ZAR reaching an all time high of 14045.0000 Million ZAR in December of 2002 and a record low of -179311.0000 Million ZAR in September of 2008. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Current Account.South African Reserve BankMon, 19 Mar 2012 15:34:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Africa was last reported at 3745.34 US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita in South Africa is equivalent to 30 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, South Africa GDP per capita averaged 3117.9900 USD reaching an all time high of 3795.1400 USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 2207.3700 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa GDP per capita.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/gdp-per-capita-pppThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Africa was last reported at 10570.30 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita, in South Africa, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 48 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, South Africa GDP per capita PPP averaged 6595.4100 USD reaching an all time high of 10570.3000 USD in December of 2010 and a record low of 4106.2200 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa GDP per capita PPP.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/population Historically, from 1960 until 2010, South Africa Population averaged 32.4500 Million reaching an all time high of 49.9900 Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 17.4000 Million in December of 1960. The total population in South Africa was last reported at 50.0 million people in 2010 from 17.4 million in 1960, changing 187 percent during the last 50 years. South Africa has 0.72 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 138 people on the planet is a resident of South Africa. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa's Total Population. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Population.World BankFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMT