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South Africa's economy 4.9% larger after rebasing

Original: South Africa economy estimated to be 4.9% bigger after rebasing

South Africa's economy has been estimated to be 4.9% bigger following a rebasing of national accounts, according to Reuters. Rebasing updates the baseline year and methodology used to measure GDP, often capturing growth in sectors previously undercounted. The revision changes how the size of Africa's most industrialised economy is perceived, with potential implications for debt-to-GDP ratios and fiscal assessments.

Why now: Fresh official GDP rebasing figures reshape perceptions of South Africa's economic size and fiscal position.

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