Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation in South Africa

South Africa: Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation was 8.3% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
8.3%
Change on year
down 9.9%
World rank
72nd
of 205 countries
All-time high
9.9%
in 2005
All-time low
8.2%
in 2013
Years of data
17
2000–2024

Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation in South Africa, 2000–2024

02468102000201220242000: 8.52005: 9.92010: 92011: 92012: 92013: 8.22014: 8.22015: 8.52016: 8.32017: 8.22018: 8.22019: 8.92020: 8.92021: 8.92022: 9.22023: 9.22024: 8.3

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation in South Africa stood at 8.3%.

The figure is down 9.9% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation in South Africa peaked at 9.9% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 8.2%, in 2013.

South Africa ranks 72nd of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation status, by type of product (%) in South Africa, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 8.5%
2005 9.9% +16.9%
2010 9.0% -8.9%
2011 9.0% -0.3%
2012 9.0% +0.7%
2013 8.2% -9.9%
2014 8.2% +0.0%
2015 8.5% +4.8%
2016 8.3% -2.4%
2017 8.2% -1.7%
2018 8.2% -0.1%
2019 8.9% +8.8%
2020 8.9% -0.2%
2021 8.9% +0.4%
2022 9.2% +3.2%
2023 9.2% -0.2%
2024 8.3% -9.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.2% 8.5% 9.9% 2
2010s 8.6% 8.2% 9.0% 10
2020s 8.9% 8.3% 9.2% 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 69 Israel 8.6% compare
  2. 70 Cook Islands 8.5% compare
  3. 71 Philippines 8.4% compare
  4. 73 Chile 8.2% compare
  5. 74 Andorra 8.2% compare
  6. 75 Costa Rica 8.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation in South Africa?
Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation in South Africa was 8.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 2005.
What is the lowest average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 8.2% in 2013.
How does South Africa rank for average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation?
South Africa ranks 72nd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation status, by type of product (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation status, by type of product (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
229 places, 3,893 data points, 2000–2024
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