South Africa will need over 250 billion dollars for development until 2030
Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in South Africa increased slightly to 1.1% in 2025, compared with 0.5% in 2024, due to the recovery of agriculture and horticulture, the expansion of finance, real estate and business services, trade, catering and housing.
GDP growth is projected to remain at a low 1.2% in 2026 due to increased global risks and rising energy and food prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Experts estimate that between 2022 and 2030, the country will need between 254 and 329 billion US dollars (about 8.7 - 11.2% of GDP) to invest in basic education, technical and vocational training, transport, water supply and sanitation.
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