According to Stats SA’s 2021Q4 GDP publication, national GDP grew by 1,2% in 2021Q4 following a decline of 1,7% in the previous quarter. In 2021, the annual GDP grew slightly more than expected at 4,9% and this was in line with the forecasted increase of 4,8%. While this growth is an indication of recovery it must be noted that national GDP grew off a low base of (-6,4% in 2020). This data story reflects on the GDP performance of Durban in the last quarter of 2021 and how sectors have contributed to Durban’s GDP between 2019Q4 (before Covid-19) and 2 years later (2021Q4).