South Africa’s gold production growth strengthened in March 2026, with year-on-year output rising by 17.1%, up from a 12.8% annual increase recorded in February 2026. The data, updated on 14 May 2026, highlight a continued recovery in the country’s gold sector when measured against the same period a year earlier.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, meaning the March indicator reflects the change in gold production relative to March of the previous year, while the February reading compares output to February a year earlier. The acceleration from 12.8% to 17.1% suggests that the momentum in South Africa’s gold industry strengthened as the first quarter drew to a close, signaling more robust activity in one of the country’s key extractive sectors.
