Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate was -2.31 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-2.31 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 130.3%
World rank
118th
of 176 countries
All-time high
84.28 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-11.9 % change on previous year
in 1948
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in South Africa is -2.31 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 130.3% on the previous year and down 285.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 84.28 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -11.9 % change on previous year, in 1948.
South Africa ranks 118th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 7.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 9.32 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | -0.7752 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0.7812 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 1.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 0.7634 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1947 | -4.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | -11.9 % change on previous year | +161.9% |
| 1949 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 1950 | -6.42 % change on previous year | +256.4% |
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | -0.9804 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1956 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | 0.9901 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1960 | -2.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | -7.07 % change on previous year | +140.4% |
| 1962 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -130.7% |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | -1.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 1.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1977 | -1.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 3.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 22.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0.8475 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -0.8403 % change on previous year | -199.2% |
| 1988 | 0.8475 % change on previous year | -200.8% |
| 1989 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +98.3% |
| 1990 | 14.88 % change on previous year | +785.1% |
| 1991 | 6.47 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 1992 | 0.6757 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 1993 | 6.71 % change on previous year | +893.3% |
| 1994 | 84.28 % change on previous year | +1155.7% |
| 1995 | 80.2 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0.7143 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 6.03 % change on previous year | +744.0% |
| 2000 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 3.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 2006 | 0.4559 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2007 | 0.1513 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 2008 | -0.7553 % change on previous year | -599.2% |
| 2009 | -0.1522 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 2010 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -1101.5% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3003 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -2.69 % change on previous year | -997.3% |
| 2014 | -1.38 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2015 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -190.1% |
| 2016 | -0.6163 % change on previous year | -149.4% |
| 2017 | -2.95 % change on previous year | +377.9% |
| 2018 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -175.9% |
| 2019 | -2.66 % change on previous year | -218.8% |
| 2020 | -3.05 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 2021 | 0.8278 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 2022 | 0.1642 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 2023 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -898.7% |
| 2024 | 7.64 % change on previous year | -682.6% |
| 2025 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -130.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 1.58 % change on previous year | -0.7752 % change on previous year | 9.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0781 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0.7812 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.2314 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.83 % change on previous year | -11.9 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.6412 % change on previous year | -6.42 % change on previous year | 0.9901 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.8902 % change on previous year | -7.07 % change on previous year | 2.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0011 % change on previous year | -1.06 % change on previous year | 1.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.87 % change on previous year | -0.8403 % change on previous year | 22.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.6 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 84.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.945 % change on previous year | -0.7553 % change on previous year | 5.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4988 % change on previous year | -2.95 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3262 % change on previous year | -3.05 % change on previous year | 7.64 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 55,177 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,319 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in South Africa was -2.31 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 84.28 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.9 % change on previous year in 1948.
- How does South Africa rank for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 118th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 285.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key features of liberal democracy V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.