Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 2.47 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 154.9%
World rank
133rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
52.08 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-22.83 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.47 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 154.9% on the previous year and down 68.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 52.08 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -22.83 % change on previous year, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 133rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.745 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0.9039 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 1963 | 34.04 % change on previous year | +3666.0% |
| 1964 | 16.1 % change on previous year | -52.7% |
| 1965 | 17.95 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1966 | -0.8429 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 1967 | 23.13 % change on previous year | -2844.2% |
| 1968 | 0.1817 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
| 1969 | 16.32 % change on previous year | +8883.7% |
| 1970 | 19.49 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 1971 | 19.78 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1972 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 1973 | 24.27 % change on previous year | -944.0% |
| 1974 | 38.23 % change on previous year | +57.5% |
| 1975 | 21.62 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 1976 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 1977 | 8.7 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 1978 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1979 | 22.49 % change on previous year | +624.8% |
| 1980 | 52.08 % change on previous year | +131.5% |
| 1981 | 26.16 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 1982 | -11.23 % change on previous year | -142.9% |
| 1983 | 16.98 % change on previous year | -251.2% |
| 1984 | 10.05 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1985 | -0.1141 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 1986 | 11.5 % change on previous year | -10182.1% |
| 1987 | -0.9641 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 1988 | 42.86 % change on previous year | -4545.0% |
| 1989 | 28.6 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1990 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -105.4% |
| 1991 | 11.99 % change on previous year | -876.2% |
| 1992 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 1993 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -414.4% |
| 1994 | 31.81 % change on previous year | +830.4% |
| 1995 | 22.81 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 1996 | 5.46 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 1997 | 9.11 % change on previous year | +66.8% |
| 1998 | 9.51 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2000 | 9.45 % change on previous year | +119.4% |
| 2001 | 7.13 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2002 | 20.4 % change on previous year | +186.0% |
| 2003 | 14.06 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 2004 | 20.1 % change on previous year | +43.0% |
| 2005 | 10.33 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2006 | 23.04 % change on previous year | +123.1% |
| 2007 | 19.2 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 22.59 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2009 | -5.68 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 2010 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -144.6% |
| 2011 | 16.67 % change on previous year | +558.9% |
| 2012 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 2013 | 11.88 % change on previous year | +109.8% |
| 2014 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 2015 | 7.78 % change on previous year | +154.2% |
| 2016 | -2 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2017 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -324.5% |
| 2018 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2019 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2020 | -22.83 % change on previous year | -972.6% |
| 2021 | 16.01 % change on previous year | -170.1% |
| 2022 | 31.14 % change on previous year | +94.6% |
| 2023 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2024 | -4.5 % change on previous year | -222.4% |
| 2025 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -154.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.06 % change on previous year | -0.8429 % change on previous year | 34.04 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 16.11 % change on previous year | -2.88 % change on previous year | 38.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.59 % change on previous year | -11.23 % change on previous year | 52.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.58 % change on previous year | -1.54 % change on previous year | 31.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.06 % change on previous year | -5.68 % change on previous year | 23.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.55 % change on previous year | -2 % change on previous year | 16.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.33 % change on previous year | -22.83 % change on previous year | 31.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 130 Japan 2.56 % change on previous year compare
- 131 China 2.51 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Bangladesh 2.49 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Italy 2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Côte d'Ivoire 1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Saudi Arabia 1.66 % 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)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1387 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 915.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 16,372 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.7139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1196 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 789.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa was 2.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 52.08 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.83 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 133rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.2%. 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 Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.