Vilnius 3.0 Framework
National Sport Satellite Account
Economic measurement of South Africa's sport economy. All data follows the Vilnius 3.0 statistical framework.
Key Metrics (2022)
Based on Sport Satellite Account methodology
Total Sport GVAR155.1 billion2.34% of GDP
Employment693 2214.36% of national
Characteristic SportR52.1 billion33.6%
Connected SportR103.0 billion66.4%
Event Scenario Tool
Vilnius 3.0 economic impact analysis
Featured Analysis
LIV Golf South Africa 2026
LIV Golf's inaugural African event.
R524m
Total GVA
9.3k
Jobs
R100m
Tax Revenue
90k
Attendance
Sport Facility Operation: R35mEvent Promotion: R65mProfessional Athletes: R69mHotels: R95mFood & Beverage: R68m+3 more
Sector Breakdown
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Core sport activity sectors where sport is the primary purpose.
Sport Media & BettingR23.0 billion
Sport EducationR22.1 billion
Sport FacilitiesR12.0 billion
Sport ClubsR8.5 billion
Connected (3)
Economic activity that depends on sport participation.
Sport Goods & RetailR40.3 billion
Fitness & HealthR14.2 billion
Sport TourismR4.3 billion
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All economic data follows the Vilnius 3.0 Framework for sport satellite accounts, an international standard developed by the European Commission. This framework distinguishes between Characteristic sectors (where sport is the primary economic purpose) and Connected sectors (economic activity dependent on sport).
Reference Year: 2022 | Framework: Vilnius Definition 3.0