GDP in the second quarter of 2017 grew by 2,5%
Gross domestic product (measured by production)
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate was 2,5% in the second quarter of 2017.[1]
The largest positive contributor to growth in GDP in the second quarter was the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry, which increased by 33,6% and contributed 0,7 of a percentage point to GDP growth (see full report – PDF).
Finance, real estate and business services increased by 2,5% and contributed 0,5 of a percentage point to GDP growth.
The mining and quarrying industry increased by 3,9% and contributed 0,3 of a percentage point to GDP growth.