South Africa Public Transportation Market Size & Outlook

The public transportation market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,615.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.3% is expected of South Africa public transportation market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$4,353.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7,615.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
8.3%
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South Africa

South Africa public transportation market highlights

  • The South Africa public transportation market generated a revenue of USD 4,353.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 7,615.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, offline was the largest revenue generating distribution channel in 2023.
  • Online is the most lucrative distribution channel segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Public transportation market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 4,353.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7,615.2 million
Growth rate8.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentOffline
Fastest growing segmentOnline
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationOnline, Offline
Key market players worldwideDeutsche Bank AG, MTR Corp Ltd, Southern California Institute of Technology, Tobu Railway Co Ltd, Greater London Authority, East Japan Railway Co, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, STIB-MIVB, c2c Ltd, Rethmann AG & Co. KG


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.9% of the global public transportation market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia public transportation market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 7,615.2 million by 2030.

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Offline was the largest segment with a revenue share of 82.46% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa public transportation market based on online, offline covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Lack of infrastructure and facilities in rural areas, increasing burden on roads, traffic congestion, rising number of road accidents, and environmental hazards due to carbon emissions are the key factors encouraging government, policymakers, and associations to initiate projects and programs that can provide an easy, affordable, and reliable transportation facility in the nation.

For instance, in June 2022, the department of transportation, South Africa, released a white paper on nations’ rail policy, which underlined the key areas for investment and reform to improve the contribution of railways in the economy.

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South Africa public transportation market size, by distribution channel, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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