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Republic of South Africa: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Republic of South Africa, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $6.95, median 15 reviews, average rating 4.2 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 24/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $4.99 – $9.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.2 |
| New releases (90 days) | 2% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 12% of the parent category Africa (120), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 2% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 93% of Kindle eBooks categories: established titles hold the list.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 76% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 15 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Republic of South Africa best sellers
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101 Kruger Tales: Extraordinary Stories from Ordinary Visitors to the Kruger National Park
by Jeff Gordon
- List rank#1
- Price$9.97
- Rating4.4
- Reviews652
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Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
by Nelson Mandela
- List rank#2
- Price-
- Rating4.7
- Reviews11,570
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SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL GUIDE 2026–2027: The Essential Planner for Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban & Safari Adventures with Itineraries, Budget Tips, Safety Advice & Hidden Gems.
by Elara Bennett
- List rank#3
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews4
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Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route (Travel Guide)
by Mary Fitzpatrick
- List rank#4
- Price$19.33
- Rating4.4
- Reviews73
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Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini (Travel Guide)
by Lucy Corne
- List rank#5
- Price$18.81
- Rating4.1
- Reviews41
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Elephant Attacks / True Accounts from the Age of Empire
by The Frontier Book Club
- List rank#7
- Price$4.99
- Reviews-
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The Wilderness Family: At Home with Africa's Wildlife
by Kobie Kruger
- List rank#8
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews969
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Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa: Second Edition (Bloomsbury Naturalist)
by Steve Woodhall
- List rank#9
- Price$28.39
- Rating4.6
- Reviews21
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Msomi and Me: Tales from the African bush
by Brian Connell
- List rank#10
- Price$4.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews1,344
Same niche in Books: South Africa
FAQ
Is Republic of South Africa a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 24/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 15 reviews and sells for $6.95.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Republic of South Africa?
The median best seller has 15 reviews, and 87% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Republic of South Africa best sellers cost?
The median price is $6.95; half of the best sellers are priced between $4.99 and $9.99.
Can new books break into Republic of South Africa?
2% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.