What is sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp in South Africa?

Sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0.0041 An per US$ of GDP in 1961.

What is the lowest sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP in 2021.

How does South Africa rank for sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 45th out of 158 countries with data for 2023.

Is sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Africa data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Africa: Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP was 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

0.0001 An per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 6.8%

World rank

45th

of 158 countries

All-time high

0.0041 An per US$ of GDP

in 1961

All-time low

0.0001 An per US$ of GDP

in 2021

Years of data

1961–2023

Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in An per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP for sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp in 2023.

The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0.0041 An per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP, in 2021.

That places South Africa 45th out of 158 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961 to 2023.
Year	An per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0.0041 An per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0.0039 An per US$ of GDP	-5.7%
1963	0.0035 An per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
1964	0.0031 An per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
1965	0.0028 An per US$ of GDP	-7.7%
1966	0.0028 An per US$ of GDP	+0.2%
1967	0.0025 An per US$ of GDP	-13.5%
1968	0.0023 An per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
1969	0.002 An per US$ of GDP	-11.5%
1970	0.0016 An per US$ of GDP	-20.9%
1971	0.0014 An per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
1972	0.0012 An per US$ of GDP	-12.8%
1973	0.0009 An per US$ of GDP	-25.1%
1974	0.0007 An per US$ of GDP	-20.8%
1975	0.0007 An per US$ of GDP	-1.3%
1976	0.0008 An per US$ of GDP	+4.3%
1977	0.0007 An per US$ of GDP	-6.4%
1978	0.0006 An per US$ of GDP	-12.1%
1979	0.0005 An per US$ of GDP	-19.2%
1980	0.0004 An per US$ of GDP	-29.4%
1981	0.0003 An per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
1982	0.0004 An per US$ of GDP	+17.1%
1983	0.0003 An per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
1984	0.0004 An per US$ of GDP	+6.7%
1985	0.0005 An per US$ of GDP	+27.4%
1986	0.0004 An per US$ of GDP	-14.4%
1987	0.0003 An per US$ of GDP	-23.3%
1988	0.0003 An per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
1989	0.0003 An per US$ of GDP	+0.4%
1990	0.0003 An per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
1991	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-7.0%
1992	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-12.6%
1993	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-6.7%
1994	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1995	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-11.7%
1996	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	+5.8%
1997	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
1998	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	+11.1%
1999	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-1.3%
2000	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-0.6%
2001	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	+13.0%
2002	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	-5.3%
2003	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-34.9%
2004	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-24.4%
2005	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-11.5%
2006	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-6.3%
2007	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
2008	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+5.4%
2009	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
2010	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-22.5%
2011	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
2012	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+5.9%
2013	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+9.0%
2014	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+3.4%
2015	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+9.1%
2016	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+4.2%
2017	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-17.3%
2018	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-6.7%
2019	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+2.2%
2020	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+12.7%
2021	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	-20.0%
2022	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
2023	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	+6.8%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 An per US$ of GDP, 5.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP, 54% of the median. (42 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.003 An per US$ of GDP	0.002 An per US$ of GDP	0.0041 An per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0.0009 An per US$ of GDP	0.0005 An per US$ of GDP	0.0016 An per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.0004 An per US$ of GDP	0.0003 An per US$ of GDP	0.0005 An per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	0.0003 An per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	0.0002 An per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	0.0001 An per US$ of GDP	4

Countries ranked near South Africa

42 Liberia 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP compare
43 Kazakhstan 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP compare
44 Madagascar 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP compare
46 Jordan 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP compare
47 Albania 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP compare
48 Palestine 0 An per US$ of GDP compare

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More environment data for South Africa

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0.0041 An per US$ of GDP in 1961.
What is the lowest sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 An per US$ of GDP in 2021.
How does South Africa rank for sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 45th out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
Is sheep — stocks, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Sheep — Stocks divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Sheep — Stocks ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Sheep — Stocks, per unit of GDP
Unit: An per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 160 places, 8,592 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 07 October 2026

Sheep — Stocks divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.