Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in South Africa
South Africa: Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and was 174.24 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in South Africa, 1996–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in South Africa is 174.24 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 22.7% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in South Africa peaked at 257.17 billion US dollar in 2017 and was at its lowest, 13.23 billion US dollar, in 2001.
South Africa ranks 21st of 144 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in South Africa, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 19.59 billion US dollar | — |
| 1997 | 18.16 billion US dollar | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 22.16 billion US dollar | +22.0% |
| 1999 | 27.02 billion US dollar | +21.9% |
| 2000 | 26.08 billion US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 13.23 billion US dollar | -49.3% |
| 2002 | 17.74 billion US dollar | +34.1% |
| 2003 | 22.36 billion US dollar | +26.1% |
| 2004 | 31.80 billion US dollar | +42.2% |
| 2005 | 28.31 billion US dollar | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 34.56 billion US dollar | +22.1% |
| 2007 | 48.61 billion US dollar | +40.7% |
| 2008 | 45.24 billion US dollar | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 64.59 billion US dollar | +42.8% |
| 2010 | 76.25 billion US dollar | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 88.58 billion US dollar | +16.2% |
| 2012 | 104.18 billion US dollar | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 121.43 billion US dollar | +16.6% |
| 2014 | 138.84 billion US dollar | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 147.51 billion US dollar | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 164.34 billion US dollar | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 257.17 billion US dollar | +56.5% |
| 2018 | 231.22 billion US dollar | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 202.57 billion US dollar | -12.4% |
| 2020 | 239.25 billion US dollar | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 212.50 billion US dollar | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 198.47 billion US dollar | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 141.39 billion US dollar | -28.8% |
| 2024 | 142.06 billion US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 174.24 billion US dollar | +22.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 174.24 billion US dollar is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.60 billion US dollar, 109.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 174.24 billion US dollar is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 154.42 million US dollar, 1128.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.73 billion US dollar | 18.16 billion US dollar | 27.02 billion US dollar | 4 |
| 2000s | 33.25 billion US dollar | 13.23 billion US dollar | 64.59 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 153.21 billion US dollar | 76.25 billion US dollar | 257.17 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 184.65 billion US dollar | 141.39 billion US dollar | 239.25 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in South Africa?
- Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in South Africa was 174.24 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 257.17 billion US dollar in 2017.
- What is the lowest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.23 billion US dollar in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and?
- South Africa ranks 21st out of 144 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.