Gross capital formation in South Africa
South Africa: Gross capital formation was 1.06 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.06 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
65th
of 186 countries
All-time high
1.08 trillion current LCU
in 2023
All-time low
1.21 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in South Africa stood at 1.06 trillion current LCU.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in South Africa peaked at 1.08 trillion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.21 billion current LCU, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 65th 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 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.21 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 1.22 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 1.23 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 1.65 billion current LCU | +34.0% |
| 1964 | 1.91 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1965 | 2.25 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 1966 | 2.23 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 2.75 billion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 1968 | 2.76 billion current LCU | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 3.21 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1970 | 3.83 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 1971 | 4.59 billion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 1972 | 4.46 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 5.54 billion current LCU | +24.3% |
| 1974 | 7.66 billion current LCU | +38.2% |
| 1975 | 9.31 billion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1976 | 9.90 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 10.76 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1978 | 11.10 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 13.59 billion current LCU | +22.5% |
| 1980 | 20.67 billion current LCU | +52.1% |
| 1981 | 26.08 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 1982 | 23.15 billion current LCU | -11.2% |
| 1983 | 27.08 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1984 | 29.80 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 29.77 billion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 33.19 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 32.87 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 46.96 billion current LCU | +42.9% |
| 1989 | 60.39 billion current LCU | +28.6% |
| 1990 | 59.46 billion current LCU | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 66.59 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 65.86 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 68.11 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 89.78 billion current LCU | +31.8% |
| 1995 | 110.25 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1996 | 116.28 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 126.87 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 138.94 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 144.92 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 158.61 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 169.92 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 204.59 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 233.35 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 280.26 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 309.20 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 380.45 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 453.51 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 2008 | 555.94 billion current LCU | +22.6% |
| 2009 | 524.39 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 537.65 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 627.26 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 662.80 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 741.57 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 764.27 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 823.74 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 807.24 billion current LCU | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 843.52 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 867.26 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 889.95 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 686.75 billion current LCU | -22.8% |
| 2021 | 796.68 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 1.04 trillion current LCU | +31.1% |
| 2023 | 1.08 trillion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 1.03 trillion current LCU | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 1.06 trillion current LCU | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.04 billion current LCU | 1.21 billion current LCU | 3.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.07 billion current LCU | 3.83 billion current LCU | 13.59 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.00 billion current LCU | 20.67 billion current LCU | 60.39 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 98.71 billion current LCU | 59.46 billion current LCU | 144.92 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 327.02 billion current LCU | 158.61 billion current LCU | 555.94 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 756.53 billion current LCU | 537.65 billion current LCU | 889.95 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 950.98 billion current LCU | 686.75 billion current LCU | 1.08 trillion current LCU | 6 |
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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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8659 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 5,713 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 72,846 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 0.5972 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1528 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in South Africa?
- Gross capital formation in South Africa was 1.06 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.08 trillion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross capital formation?
- South Africa ranks 65th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.