Gross capital formation in South Africa
South Africa: Gross capital formation was 59.26 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 59.26 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in South Africa peaked at 86.39 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.69 billion current US$, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 50th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.86 billion current US$ | 1.69 billion current US$ | 4.49 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.21 billion current US$ | 5.36 billion current US$ | 16.14 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.98 billion current US$ | 13.36 billion current US$ | 29.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.01 billion current US$ | 20.84 billion current US$ | 30.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.46 billion current US$ | 19.41 billion current US$ | 67.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.78 billion current US$ | 54.88 billion current US$ | 86.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.65 billion current US$ | 41.72 billion current US$ | 63.88 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,713 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.3% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 369.91 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,713 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -34.59 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.93 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 765.44 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in South Africa?
- Gross capital formation in South Africa was 59.26 billion current US$ 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 86.39 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.69 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross capital formation?
- South Africa ranks 50th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.