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South Africa · ZAF · Africa
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
South Africa is the most industrialized economy in Africa, rich in natural resources and with a diverse economic base. The country faces significant challenges including high unemployment, inequality, and infrastructure deficits. It plays a key role in regional diplomacy and economic development.
Leadership
Cyril Ramaphosa
President
GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary Republic
Paul Mashatile
Naledi Pandor
Enoch Godongwana
Economy
GDP
$450.0B
GDP per Capita
$7.5K
GDP Growth
+2.0%
Inflation
4.5%
Unemployment
30.0%
MiningManufacturingFinancial ServicesAgricultureTourism
Trade
Key Exports
GoldPlatinumDiamondsCoalMotor Vehicles
Key Imports
MachineryCrude PetroleumChemicalsMotor VehiclesElectronics
Top Partners
ChinaUnited StatesGermanyUnited KingdomIndia
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