What was South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) in 2023?

In 2023, South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) was 1.22 million, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) rising or falling?

South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does South Africa rank globally on Surface area (sq. km)?

In 2023, South Africa ranked #24 out of 215 countries reporting Surface area (sq. km).

How does South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) compare to the world average?

The global average for Surface area (sq. km) in 2023 was 653,670.96, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.

South Africa: Surface area (sq. km)

Name: South Africa: Surface area (sq. km)
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In 2023, South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) was 1.22 million.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 653,670.96 . South Africa ranks #24 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 1.22M; 2004
Trough: 1.22M; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Surface area (sq. km)
2023	1.219M
2022	1.219M
2021	1.219M
2020	1.219M
2019	1.219M
2018	1.219M
2017	1.219M
2016	1.219M
2015	1.219M
2014	1.219M

About Surface area (sq. km)

Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

Indicator code: AG.SRF.TOTL.K2 • Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) in 2023?: In 2023, South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) was 1.22 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) rising or falling?: South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Africa rank globally on Surface area (sq. km)?: In 2023, South Africa ranked #24 out of 215 countries reporting Surface area (sq. km).
How does South Africa's Surface area (sq. km) compare to the world average?: The global average for Surface area (sq. km) in 2023 was 653,670.96, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.
What is Surface area (sq. km) and how is it measured?: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), CC BY 4.0.