Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Southern Africa (African Union)

Southern Africa (African Union): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and was 63.48 Percentage of GDP in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
63.48 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 1.7%
Rank
14th
of 27 groups
All-time high
67.27 Percentage of GDP
in 2000
All-time low
53.31 Percentage of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
20
2000–2019

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Southern Africa (African Union), 2000–2019

02040602000200920192000: 67.3 Percentage of GDP2001: 66 Percentage of GDP2002: 63.8 Percentage of GDP2003: 62.7 Percentage of GDP2004: 60.5 Percentage of GDP2005: 57.9 Percentage of GDP2006: 55.3 Percentage of GDP2007: 53.6 Percentage of GDP2008: 53.3 Percentage of GDP2009: 55.9 Percentage of GDP2010: 56.2 Percentage of GDP2011: 56.2 Percentage of GDP2012: 56.6 Percentage of GDP2013: 57 Percentage of GDP2014: 58.4 Percentage of GDP2015: 59.2 Percentage of GDP2016: 60.8 Percentage of GDP2017: 61.4 Percentage of GDP2018: 62.4 Percentage of GDP2019: 63.5 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Southern Africa (African Union) is 63.48 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 13.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Southern Africa (African Union) peaked at 67.27 Percentage of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 53.31 Percentage of GDP, in 2008.

Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 14th of 27 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Southern Africa (African Union), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and capital stock — General government capital stock in Southern Africa (African Union), 2000 to 2019.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 67.27 Percentage of GDP
2001 66.05 Percentage of GDP -1.8%
2002 63.79 Percentage of GDP -3.4%
2003 62.73 Percentage of GDP -1.6%
2004 60.48 Percentage of GDP -3.6%
2005 57.87 Percentage of GDP -4.3%
2006 55.3 Percentage of GDP -4.4%
2007 53.6 Percentage of GDP -3.1%
2008 53.31 Percentage of GDP -0.5%
2009 55.85 Percentage of GDP +4.8%
2010 56.21 Percentage of GDP +0.6%
2011 56.22 Percentage of GDP +0.0%
2012 56.61 Percentage of GDP +0.7%
2013 56.99 Percentage of GDP +0.7%
2014 58.36 Percentage of GDP +2.4%
2015 59.19 Percentage of GDP +1.4%
2016 60.84 Percentage of GDP +2.8%
2017 61.43 Percentage of GDP +1.0%
2018 62.4 Percentage of GDP +1.6%
2019 63.48 Percentage of GDP +1.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 59.63 Percentage of GDP 53.31 Percentage of GDP 67.27 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 59.17 Percentage of GDP 56.21 Percentage of GDP 63.48 Percentage of GDP 10

Countries ranked near Southern Africa (African Union)

  1. 11 Cabo Verde 71.6 Percentage of GDP compare
  2. 11 United Arab Emirates 163.05 Percentage of GDP compare
  3. 12 Ecuador 140.44 Percentage of GDP compare
  4. 13 Ethiopia 66.71 Percentage of GDP compare
  5. 13 Seychelles 140.18 Percentage of GDP compare
  6. 14 Maldives 133.64 Percentage of GDP compare
  7. 15 Barbados 132.09 Percentage of GDP compare
  8. 16 Netherlands 63.43 Percentage of GDP compare
  9. 16 Haiti 131.3 Percentage of GDP compare
  10. 17 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 130.28 Percentage of GDP compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Southern Africa (African Union)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Southern Africa (African Union) was 63.48 Percentage of GDP in 2019, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 67.27 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 53.31 Percentage of GDP in 2008.
How does Southern Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and?
Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 14th out of 27 groups with data for 2019.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and rising or falling in Southern Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and capital stock — General government capital stock
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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216 places, 4,249 data points, 2000–2019
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 21 shows indicators of investment flows and capital stocks, in US dollars and as a percentage of GDP, including general government investment, public-private partnerships, and private investment.