South Africa predictions for 2024

Read 12 predictions about South Africa in 2024, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for South Africa in 2024

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Politics predictions for South Africa in 2024

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Government predictions for South Africa in 2024

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Economy predictions for South Africa in 2024

Economy related predictions to impact South Africa in 2024 include:

  • South Africa momentarily tops Africa's economy with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of USD $401 billion. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • Annual household consumption stagnates at an annual growth of only 2% since 2022. Likelihood: 60 percent1
  • Gross loan debt stabilizes at 75.1% of the gross domestic product. Likelihood: 60 percent1
  • South Africa’s debt reaches as high as 95% of GDP. Likelihood: 65%1
  • Content streaming OOT services see their revenues in South Africa increase from $119 million in 2018 to $408 million this year. Likelihood: 70%1

Technology predictions for South Africa in 2024

Technology related predictions to impact South Africa in 2024 include:

  • South Africa is now the biggest African market for subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services with 3.46 million subscribers. Likelihood: 60%1

Culture predictions for South Africa in 2024

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Defense predictions for in 2024

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Infrastructure predictions for South Africa in 2024

Infrastructure related predictions to impact South Africa in 2024 include:

  • Turkey's Karpowership, the world's largest fleet of floating power stations, starts producing 450 megawatts of electricity in South Africa to curb the power shortage. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • Private companies add 4 gigawatts to grid electricity by the end of the year. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • The solar energy markets registers a compound annual growth rate of 29.7%, increasing by 23 terawatt-hour units. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • South Africa's first LNG import terminal at Richards Bay is complete and operational. Likelihood: 75%1
  • South Africa adds 1,000 MW of coal-based power generation capacity this year. Likelihood: 70%1

Environment predictions for South Africa in 2024

Environment related predictions to impact South Africa in 2024 include:

  • South Africa experiences warmer than normal conditions, with a high chance of heat waves over the summer. Likelihood: 70 percent.1

Science predictions for South Africa in 2024

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Health predictions for South Africa in 2024

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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