South Africa (SA) recorded positive economic activity in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the gross domestic product increasing by 0.4%, following a 0.5% increase in the third quarter of last year.
The latest Gross Domestic Product data released by Stats SA was largely in line with analysts’ expectations.
Full-year growth for the economy expanded at a faster pace, growing by 1.1% last year compared with 0.5% in 2024.
Meanwhile, industries such as agriculture, finance and personal services grew positively while the manufacturing, electricity, gas and water, and construction industries showed negative growth.
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