South Africa
Global context
| Measure | 2016 |
|---|---|
| International tourism expenditure (US$bn) | 2.6 |
| Global rank for international tourism expenditure | >50 |
| Number of outbound visits (m) | 4.8 |
| Most visited destination | Zimbabwe |
| Most visited destination in Western Europe | United Kingdom |
Key demographic and economic data
| Measure | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Population (m) | 56.1 |
| GDP per capita PPP (US$) | 11,975 |
| Annual average GDP growth over past decade (%) | 2.1 |
| Annual average GDP growth in the past year (%) | 0.3 |
Inbound visits to Britain
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Access to Britain from South Africa
| Measure | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Weekly aircraft departures | 45 |
| Weekly seat capacity | 14,100 |
| Airports with direct routes in South Africa | 2 |
| Airports with direct routes in Britain | 2 |
- There are 45 direct, non-stopping flight departures to Britain a week, with a total seat capacity of 14,100 seats a week*
- Two airports in South Africa serve two British airports*
- The current reduced rate of Air Passenger Duty for visitors departing Britain for South Africa is £75
*2016 data
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Find out where visitors from South Africa reside in their own country. Published in 2016
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