South Africa: GDP Increases By 0,5 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026

South Africa: GDP Increases By 0,5 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum.

Government Welcomes 0.5% GDP Growth

Government says the 0.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year demonstrates the resilience of the South African economy amid a challenging global and domestic environment. According to Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) GDP report for the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), the growth marks a sixth consecutive quarter of expansion. The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has welcomed …

GDP increases by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP)

Analysts Predict Positive Growth Figures For Sas First Quarter : The Africa

Economic analysts expect a positive set of economic growth figures for the first quarter of this year when Statistics South Africa releases the GDP data on Tuesday. The boost in growth is expected t

Analysts predict positive growth figures for SA's first quarter - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Economic analysts expect a positive set of economic growth figures for the first quarter of this year when Statistics South Africa releases the GDP data on Tuesday. The boost in growth is expected to have been supported by mining and agricultural output in the period, while positive consumer spending patterns are also expected to the upward momentum. The inflationary impact of the high oil price emanating from the war in the Middle East is only …