Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in South Africa
South Africa: Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status was 5.7% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in South Africa is 5.7%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 17.4% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in South Africa peaked at 8.0% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5.4%, in 2013.
That places South Africa 63rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.8% | — |
| 2005 | 8.0% | +38.8% |
| 2010 | 6.0% | -24.4% |
| 2011 | 6.0% | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 6.4% | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 5.4% | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 5.4% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5.8% | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 5.5% | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 5.5% | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 6.6% | +22.0% |
| 2020 | 6.1% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 6.7% | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 6.9% | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 6.9% | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 5.7% | -17.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.9% | 5.8% | 8.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.4% | 5.7% | 6.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 60 United States Virgin Islands 5.8% compare
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More development goals data for South Africa
- Red List Index 0.8693 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 1.8 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 651.49 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 105 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 101 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 33 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 40 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 56 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 61 (2025)
- Infant deaths 28,570 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in South Africa?
- Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in South Africa was 5.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.0% in 2005.
- What is the lowest average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4% in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status?
- South Africa ranks 63rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. 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, preferential status, by type of product (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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