South Africa’s economy expanded at an annualised rate of 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, slipping slightly from the previously reported 0.5% pace, according to updated data released on 10 March 2026. The figure reflects quarter‑over‑quarter changes expressed on an annualised basis.
The latest reading indicates that momentum in economic activity weakened marginally at the end of 2025 compared with the prior quarter. The “actual” 0.4% growth rate captures the change from the third to the fourth quarter of 2025, while the “previous” 0.5% rate measured the change from the second to the third quarter of 2025.
Although the slowdown is modest, the back‑to‑back low growth prints underscore the economy’s struggle to generate stronger, sustained expansion. Market participants and policymakers are likely to focus on whether subsequent quarters show any firming in output or confirm a pattern of subdued growth.
