Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual in South Africa
South Africa: Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual was -192.73 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-192.73 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 385.7%
World rank
197th
of 202 countries
All-time high
956.77 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-762.5 % change on previous year
in 1977
Years of data
52
1971–2025
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual in South Africa, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -192.73 % change on previous year for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual in 2025.
The figure is down 385.7% on the previous year and down 161.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual in South Africa peaked at 956.77 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -762.5 % change on previous year, in 1977.
South Africa ranks 197th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -22.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -55.98 % change on previous year | +151.3% |
| 1973 | -76.08 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
| 1975 | -73 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1976 | -90.21 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 1977 | -762.5 % change on previous year | +745.2% |
| 1978 | 10.38 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 1979 | -343.52 % change on previous year | -3410.3% |
| 1980 | 97.87 % change on previous year | -128.5% |
| 1981 | 731.07 % change on previous year | +646.9% |
| 1982 | 407.23 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 1983 | -78.5 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 1984 | 491.68 % change on previous year | -726.4% |
| 1985 | -207.9 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 1986 | 88.85 % change on previous year | -142.7% |
| 1987 | -279.64 % change on previous year | -414.7% |
| 1988 | 182.66 % change on previous year | -165.3% |
| 1989 | -227 % change on previous year | -224.3% |
| 1990 | 62.37 % change on previous year | -127.5% |
| 1991 | 435.61 % change on previous year | +598.5% |
| 1992 | -98.68 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 1993 | 236.22 % change on previous year | -339.4% |
| 1995 | 233.44 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1996 | -34.61 % change on previous year | -114.8% |
| 1997 | 366.75 % change on previous year | -1159.8% |
| 1998 | -85.56 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1999 | 173.16 % change on previous year | -302.4% |
| 2000 | -35.55 % change on previous year | -120.5% |
| 2001 | 650.42 % change on previous year | -1929.4% |
| 2002 | -79.65 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 2003 | -47.08 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2004 | -10.43 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 2005 | 829.84 % change on previous year | -8053.1% |
| 2006 | -90.44 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 2007 | 956.77 % change on previous year | -1157.9% |
| 2008 | 50.07 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2009 | -22.87 % change on previous year | -145.7% |
| 2010 | -51.56 % change on previous year | +125.5% |
| 2011 | 12.08 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 2012 | 11.76 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 77.96 % change on previous year | +563.0% |
| 2014 | -29.65 % change on previous year | -138.0% |
| 2015 | -73.74 % change on previous year | +148.7% |
| 2016 | 45.63 % change on previous year | -161.9% |
| 2017 | -7.07 % change on previous year | -115.5% |
| 2018 | 170.55 % change on previous year | -2510.6% |
| 2019 | -8.14 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 2020 | -38.36 % change on previous year | +371.3% |
| 2022 | -77.28 % change on previous year | +101.4% |
| 2023 | -58.19 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2024 | -39.68 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 2025 | -192.73 % change on previous year | +385.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -176.65 % change on previous year | -762.5 % change on previous year | 10.38 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 120.63 % change on previous year | -279.64 % change on previous year | 731.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 143.19 % change on previous year | -98.68 % change on previous year | 435.61 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 220.11 % change on previous year | -90.44 % change on previous year | 956.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.78 % change on previous year | -73.74 % change on previous year | 170.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -81.25 % change on previous year | -192.73 % change on previous year | -38.36 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 194 Norway -164.45 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Austria -185.54 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Luxembourg -188.59 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Burkina Faso -284.78 % change on previous year compare
- 199 Liechtenstein -323.62 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Naoero -504.22 % change on previous year compare
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$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.178 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual in South Africa?
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual in South Africa was -192.73 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 956.77 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -762.5 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does South Africa rank for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual?
- South Africa ranks 197th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 161.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.