South Africa It Services Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The it services market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 44,159.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.8% is expected of South Africa it services market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$23,691.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$44,159.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
10.8%
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South Africa it services market, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa it services market highlights

  • The South Africa it services market generated a revenue of USD 23,691.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 44,159.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, proactive it services was the largest revenue generating approach in 2024.
  • Proactive IT Services is the most lucrative approach segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

It services market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 23,691.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 44,159.2 million
Growth rate10.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentProactive it services
Fastest growing segmentProactive IT Services
Historical data2017 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationReactive IT Services, Proactive IT Services
Key market players worldwideAmazon.com Inc, Avaya, Cisco Systems Inc, DXC Technology Co Registered Shs When Issued, Fortinet Inc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co, Huawei Technologies, International Business Machines Corp, Juniper Networks Inc, Microsoft Corp, Broadcom Inc, Oracle Corp

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.6% of the global it services market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia it services market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 81,913.4 million by 2030.

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IT Services Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Huawei Technologies View profile 10001+ Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Asia http://huawei.com
Juniper Networks Inc View profile 3374 1133 Innovation Way, Sunnyvale, CA, United States, 94089 https://www.juniper.net
Avaya View profile 10001+ Durham, North Carolina, United States, North America http://www.avaya.com
Cisco Systems Inc View profile 84900 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA, United States, 95134-1706 https://www.cisco.com
DXC Technology Co Registered Shs When Issued View profile 130000 20408 Bashan Drive, Suite 231, Ashburn, VA, United States, 20147 https://www.dxc.technology
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co View profile 62000 1701 East Mossy Oaks Road, Spring, TX, United States, 77389 https://www.hpe.com
Fortinet Inc View profile 13522 909 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA, United States, 94086 https://www.fortinet.com
Broadcom Inc View profile 20000 3421 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94304 https://www.broadcom.com
Microsoft Corp View profile 221000 One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399 https://www.microsoft.com
International Business Machines Corp View profile 282200 One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, United States, 10504 http://www.ibm.com
Oracle Corp View profile 164000 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX, United States, 78741 https://www.oracle.com
Amazon.com Inc View profile 1525000 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, United States, 98109-5210 https://www.amazon.com

South Africa it services market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to it services market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Proactive it services was the largest segment with a revenue share of 56.29% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa it services market based on reactive it services, proactive it services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


South Africa's IT services market has been growing steadily over the years, driven by factors such as increasing digital adoption, government initiatives, and the demand for modern business solutions. The IT services industry in the country is both developed and sophisticated and is a growing contributor to the country's GDP.

Microsoft, IBM Corporation, Intel Corporation, Unisys Corporation, Dell Inc., and SAP SE have subsidiaries in South Africa. It is a regional center and a supply base for nearby nations. The South African government has been emphasizing the importance of technology for economic growth and development.

Initiatives such as the National Development Plan and the South African Government's "Digital Economy Masterplan" aim to drive digital innovation, inclusion, and infrastructure development, boosting the demand for IT services.

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