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How many Retail & Shopping Locations in South Africa are closed?

Data shows that there are 27198 number of locations whose status are currently closed.

Retail & Shopping Locations Across South Africa

With over 265,973+ Retail & Shopping locations across 30 regions and 76 districts in South Africa. The highest number of Retail & Shopping locations are in Gauteng and City of Johannesburg with 105246 locations and 47030 locations, respectively. Find the best places for Retail & shopping with our updated database.

Aggregation Date :

March 19, 2025

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How Many Retail & Shopping Establishments are in South Africa?

South Africa has 266,367 Retail & Shopping locations, with a strong presence across various regions. Our dataset provides insights into their business status, ratings, and traffic scores.

265973

Number of Locations

162911

Locations with Ratings

214931

Locations with Phone Numbers

96844

Locations with Websites

27198

Closed Locations

Breakdown of Retail & Shopping Locations in South africa

South africa's Retail & Shopping scene includes various subcategories. Explore the most popular categories and find the best spots across the country.

Category	Number of Locations
Fashion & Accessories	46,036
Home & Furniture	27,984
Auto & Vehicle Retail	26,052
Computers & Electronics	20,218
Market & Grocers	19,010
Construction & Hardware	16,824
Misc. Stores	15,929
Shopping Centers	15,393
Convenience & Variety	12,382
Drug & Pharma	7,764
And others...	58,381

Retail & shopping Locations by State in South Africa

South africa's Retail & shopping scene varies across states, with hotspots in major metropolitan areas like Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal. Explore the number of locations by state.

State	Number of Locations
Gauteng	105,246
Western Cape	46,337
KwaZulu-Natal	42,075
Eastern Cape	16,281
Limpopo	15,772
Mpumalanga	13,914
North West	12,013
Free State	10,034
Northern Cape	4,237
!Karas	17

Top Cities for Retail & shopping in South africa

South africa's Retail & shopping hotspots are concentrated in major cities like City of Johannesburg, City of Cape Town, eThekwini. Discover the top locations where Retail & shopping establishments thrive.

City	State	Number of Locations
City of Johannesburg	Gauteng	47,030
City of Cape Town	Western Cape	33,869
eThekwini	KwaZulu-Natal	25,175
City of Tshwane	Gauteng	24,371
Ekurhuleni	Gauteng	24,308
Nelson Mandela Bay	Eastern Cape	6,904
Ehlanzeni	Mpumalanga	5,655
Bojanala	North West	5,653
Umgungundlovu	KwaZulu-Natal	4,923
Nkangala	Mpumalanga	4,852

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Key Variables for Retail & Shopping Dataset in South Africa

This dataset contains essential details about Retail & Shopping locations, including business information, traffic insights, and contact details.

Name	Description	Data Type
name	Primary name of the location	Object
country_name	Full country name	Object
region	Current administrative region	Object
locality	Current locality or city	Object
postcode	Postal code	Float
street	Street address	Object
address	Full address	Object
phone	Primary contact number	Object
longitude	Longitude coordinate	Float
latitude	Latitude coordinate	Float
business_status	Current business status (e.g., Open, Closed)	Object
category_main	Primary business category	Object
website_domain	Website domain name	Object
time_spent	Suggested duration of visit	Object

Business Closure Insights for Retail & Shopping in South Africa

This dataset tracks open, temporarily closed, and permanently closed dining locations across South Africa, helping businesses assess market stability.

State & Territory	Number of Closed Locations
Gauteng	11308 (41.6%)
Western Cape	5219 (19.2%)
KwaZulu-Natal	4784 (17.6%)
Eastern Cape	1388 (5.1%)
Mpumalanga	1165 (4.3%)
Limpopo	1018 (3.7%)
Free State	977 (3.6%)
North West	915 (3.4%)
Northern Cape	415 (1.5%)
!Karas	3 (0.0%)

Traffic Insights for Retail & Shopping Locations in South Africa

Understand which cities and locations attract the most visitors using traffic scores. This data helps businesses choose prime locations for expansion.

State & Territory	Traffic Score
Eastern Cape	48.5
Northern Cape	48.5
Free State	48.1
Mpumalanga	47.1
North West	47.1
Western Cape	46.6
KwaZulu-Natal	46.4
Limpopo	45.2
Gauteng	44.5
Khomas	43.1

Customer Ratings for Retail & Shopping Locations in South Africa

This dataset includes average customer ratings along with the number of ratings for each region, helping businesses identify top-rated places and customer preferences across different cities.

State & Territory	Ratings Count	Average Ratings
Central	2	5.0
Gaborone	1	5.0
Shiselweni	1	5.0
Karnataka	1	4.8
Thaba-Tseka	1	4.8
!Karas	8	4.6
Lagos	4	4.5
Hhohho	2	4.3
Maseru	2	4.2
Western Cape	29626	4.2

Business Contact Information by States for Retail & Shopping dataset in South Africa

Many locations provide direct contact details, including phone numbers and websites, making it easier for businesses to engage with partners and customers.

State & Territory	Number of Locations with Websites	Number of Locations with Phone Numbers
Gauteng	37204 (40.1%)	37204 (40.1%)
Western Cape	19032 (20.5%)	19032 (20.5%)
KwaZulu-Natal	13216 (14.2%)	13216 (14.2%)
Eastern Cape	5776 (6.2%)	5776 (6.2%)
Limpopo	4601 (5.0%)	4601 (5.0%)
Mpumalanga	4572 (4.9%)	4572 (4.9%)
North West	3585 (3.9%)	3585 (3.9%)
Free State	3356 (3.6%)	3356 (3.6%)
Northern Cape	1485 (1.6%)	1485 (1.6%)
!Karas	11 (0.0%)	11 (0.0%)

Why Businesses Trust xMap's Retail & Shopping Locations Dataset for South Africa?

Businesses rely on xMap's dataset because it provides:

Comprehensive Coverage – Over 266,367 verified Retail & Shopping locations across South Africa.
Real-Time Insights – Updated business status, ratings, traffic scores, and consumer trends.
High Data Accuracy – Curated from reliable sources with precise geolocation details.
Business-Friendly Format – Easy-to-use data for market analysis, site selection, and competitor research.‍
Proven Value – Trusted by retailers, real estate developers, and urban planners for strategic decision-making.

Use Cases

How can this dataset benefit you?

Site Selection & Market Expansion

Businesses can identify high-traffic locations to expand their operations in South Africa based on footfall trends and business status.

Competitive & Consumer Insights

Analyze top-rated establishments, brand distribution, and category trends to understand market dynamics and customer preferences.

Real Estate & Urban Planning

City planners and real estate developers can use traffic data and closure rates to assess demand and optimize zoning for commercial spaces.

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