# South Africa GDP Revisited: R7 Trillion in 2022

South Africa's GDP increased by 4.9% in 2022 due to revised measurement methods. The non-observed economy now accounts for 8.7% of total activity, valued at R551 billion. Illegal mining and e-hailing services are key components of the revised estimate.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/business/south-africa-gdp-r324-billion-bigger-than-anyone-knew/

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Created: 2026-10-29T15:26:16.554022+00:00

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Original source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/business/south-africa-gdp-r324-billion-bigger-than-anyone-knew/