New businesses registered in South Africa in 2024 — 494,475 companies. Ranked 3 in the world out of 134. Since 2006, the indicator has risen by 81.6%.
2006–2024 · companies
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: South Africa
| Year | companies | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 494,475 | +81,695 | +19.79% |
| 2023 | 412,780 | −21,244 | −4.89% |
| 2022 | 434,024 | −38,300 | −8.11% |
| 2021 | 472,324 | −18,163 | −3.7% |
| 2020 | 490,487 | +73,034 | +17.5% |
| 2019 | 417,453 | +16,399 | +4.09% |
| 2018 | 401,054 | +3,114 | +0.78% |
| 2017 | 397,940 | +22,393 | +5.96% |
| 2016 | 375,547 | +17,696 | +4.95% |
| 2015 | 357,851 | +105,024 | +41.54% |
| 2014 | 252,827 | −974 | −0.38% |
| 2013 | 253,801 | +9,884 | +4.05% |
| 2012 | 243,917 | +65,106 | +36.41% |
| 2011 | 178,811 | −31,930 | −15.15% |
| 2010 | 210,741 | −53,063 | −20.11% |
| 2009 | 263,804 | −35,510 | −11.86% |
| 2008 | 299,314 | +3,568 | +1.21% |
| 2007 | 295,746 | +23,471 | +8.62% |
| 2006 | 272,275 | — | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The number of newly registered limited liability companies over a year. Only they are counted: sole proprietorships, partnerships and cooperatives do not enter, so in countries where small business prefers simpler legal forms the indicator understates entrepreneurial activity.
Important: Limited liability companies only. Registration is not the start of activity: some registered companies never begin to operate.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How many new companies are registered per 1,000 people of working age.
Business Listed domestic companiesHow many domestic companies are quoted on a country's exchanges.
Business Foreign direct investment inflowsHow much direct investment from abroad comes into a country in a year.
Business Foreign direct investment outflowsHow much direct investment the residents of a country place abroad.
Business FDI inflows (% of GDP)Inflows of direct investment relative to the size of the economy.
Business Stock market capitalization (% of GDP)The value of a country's listed companies as a percent of GDP.
