Companies in South Africa: 4,335,664 Businesses
Discover a total of 4,335,664 companies in South Africa with verified data from the BoldData platform. From small startups to the largest enterprises, our database helps you target the right businesses for your sales, research, or marketing campaigns.
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Top 25 Largest Companies in South Africa
South Africa is home to some of the world’s biggest players in banking, energy, retail, and more. This list highlights the top 25 largest companies in South Africa, based on revenue and company size. All these businesses are available in the BoldData platform — complete with key company details to help you identify strategic leads, partnerships, or market trends.
Industry Statistics
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Employment in South Africa
As of December 2024, South Africa’s employment rate reached 60.8%, highlighting the vital role businesses play in driving the national workforce. From small businesses with just a few employees to large enterprises with hundreds on staff, the chart below reveals how employment is distributed across South Africa’s active companies. This data offers insight into how many businesses fall into each employee size band — from micro-companies to major employers. .
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Revenue in South Africa
Explore the distribution of companies across various revenue brackets in South Africa.
This data reflects how revenue is spread among small, medium, and large-sized enterprises within South Africa.
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Top Cities in South Africa
| # | City | Companies | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gauteng | 1,679,416 | |
| 2 | Kwazulu Natal | 528,612 | |
| 3 | Western Cape | 528,534 | |
| 4 | Mpumalanga | 323,035 | |
| 5 | Eastern Cape | 263,547 | |
| 6 | Limpopo | 217,454 | |
| 7 | North West | 177,884 | |
| 8 | Free State | 172,132 | |
| 9 | Northern Cape | 72,730 | |
| 10 | Kwa Zulu Natal | 3 |
Top Industries in South Africa
Browse popular industries in South Africa, each linking to a dedicated page with further data and insights.