Input-Output Tables¶
South African inter-industry flow tables (1967-1993) for structural analysis of the economy.
Unit of Observation¶
Each table is a sector × sector matrix showing the flow of goods between industries. 48 CSV files total.
Coverage¶
| Year | Basic Tables | Import Tables | Total Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1975 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1981 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1989 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Table types:
- BAST (Basic tables) — domestic production flows between sectors
- IMPT (Import tables) — imported intermediate inputs by sector
Research Applications¶
- Structural change (sector shares over time, 1967-1993)
- Backward/forward linkage analysis
- Import dependence by sector (relevant to sanctions analysis)
- Multiplier analysis
Provenance¶
- Source: South African Central Statistical Service
- Converted from Excel: 2026-03-28
- Raw files:
raw_archives/07_industry/input_output/