Johannesburg – Comprehensive Overview of the City, PEST Analysis and Key Industries Including Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Construction and Retail

“City Profile – Johannesburg” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Johannesburg.

The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.

Johannesburg metropolitan area is Africa’s only Alpha global city and a major financial and services hub, contributing about 10.3% to South Africa’s GDP in 2025. After a weak 2024, the economy returned to modest growth in 2025 and is expected to expand gradually over the next decade. Services-especially finance, real estate, trade and public services-dominate activity, supported by improving electricity supply and rising foreign investment in tech and financial services.

Scope

Johannesburg is a leading business and lifestyle events destination, supported by major festivals and a strong meetings-and-conferences market.

Visitor demand is strengthening, with rising international arrivals and growing visitor spend supporting jobs and SMME participation.

Construction activity is expected to improve over the medium term despite a recent slowdown, supported by infrastructure investment and major development projects.

Reasons to buy

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.

Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.

The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.

Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

City Snapshot

PEST Analysis

Political

Economic

Social

Technology and Infrastructure

Communications

Internal Transport Networks

Connectivity

Airports

Business Environment Analysis

Travel and Tourism

Tourism Flows

Hotels

Attractions

Events

Construction and Real Estate

Investment

Real Estate Market

Retail

Retail Market

Consumption, Income and Prices

Appendix

Sources

Further Reading

Ask the Analyst

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Disclaimer

List of Tables

List of Tables

Table 1: Johannesburg metropolitan area – key facts (estimates), 2025

Table 2: Johannesburg metropolitan area – real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-35

Table 3: Johannesburg metropolitan area – economic growth comparison (Index 2015=100), 2000-35

Table 4: Johannesburg metropolitan area – GDP per capita comparison, 2000-35 ($)

Table 5: Johannesburg metropolitan area – employment structure, 2000-35 (% of total)

Table 6: Johannesburg metropolitan area – main universities, 2025

Table 7: Johannesburg metropolitan area – O.R. Tambo International Airport’s key indicators, FY2021 – FY2026

Table 8: Gauteng Province – international tourist arrivals, 2019-24 (million)

Table 9: Johannesburg metropolitan area – MICE and other events

List of Figures

List of Figures

Figure 1: Johannesburg metropolitan area – real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25

Figure 2: Johannesburg metropolitan area – economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25

Figure 3: Johannesburg metropolitan area – GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25

Figure 4: Johannesburg metropolitan area – employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)

Figure 5: Johannesburg metropolitan area – population comparison, 2000-25

Figure 6: Johannesburg metropolitan area – population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)

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