Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate was -1.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.82 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 212.7%
World rank
140th
of 185 countries
All-time high
40.52 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-6.23 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -1.82 % change on previous year for gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 212.7% on the previous year and down 119.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 40.52 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -6.23 % change on previous year, in 1990.
South Africa ranks 140th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 1963 | 15.32 % change on previous year | +163.1% |
| 1964 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 1965 | 12.08 % change on previous year | +106.9% |
| 1966 | 8.59 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 1967 | 16.39 % change on previous year | +90.7% |
| 1968 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1969 | 10.83 % change on previous year | +220.0% |
| 1970 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 1971 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 15.72 % change on previous year | +270.2% |
| 1973 | 36.32 % change on previous year | +131.0% |
| 1974 | 28.75 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 1975 | -4.02 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 1976 | 10.29 % change on previous year | -355.9% |
| 1977 | 11.95 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 15.54 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 1979 | 22.93 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 1980 | 40.52 % change on previous year | +76.8% |
| 1981 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 1982 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1983 | 11.47 % change on previous year | +398.4% |
| 1984 | 11.82 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 17.06 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 1986 | 10.03 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 1987 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1988 | 18.73 % change on previous year | +192.3% |
| 1989 | 24.02 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1990 | -6.23 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 1991 | 11.32 % change on previous year | -281.7% |
| 1992 | 8.1 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1993 | 21.81 % change on previous year | +169.1% |
| 1994 | 8.82 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1995 | 23.68 % change on previous year | +168.3% |
| 1996 | 8.24 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1997 | 5.85 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 1998 | 9.36 % change on previous year | +59.9% |
| 1999 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2000 | 18.19 % change on previous year | +119.1% |
| 2001 | 12.3 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 2002 | 32.68 % change on previous year | +165.7% |
| 2003 | 13.23 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2004 | 0.9231 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 2005 | 16.53 % change on previous year | +1691.0% |
| 2006 | 13.76 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 14.44 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 7.22 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 8.66 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 2011 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2012 | -4.13 % change on previous year | -189.0% |
| 2013 | 9.6 % change on previous year | -332.2% |
| 2014 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -32.6% |
| 2015 | 9.11 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 2016 | 8.14 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 8.8 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2018 | -0.7871 % change on previous year | -108.9% |
| 2019 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -439.4% |
| 2020 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 2021 | 27.02 % change on previous year | +1862.1% |
| 2022 | 0.3594 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2023 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -494.6% |
| 2024 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -213.7% |
| 2025 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -212.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.68 % change on previous year | 3.39 % change on previous year | 16.39 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.58 % change on previous year | -4.02 % change on previous year | 36.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.7 % change on previous year | 2.3 % change on previous year | 40.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.93 % change on previous year | -6.23 % change on previous year | 23.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.79 % change on previous year | 0.9231 % change on previous year | 32.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.08 % change on previous year | -4.13 % change on previous year | 9.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.52 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | 27.02 % change on previous year | 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)
- 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), annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Africa was -1.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 40.52 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.23 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 140th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 119.9%. 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 domestic savings (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 domestic savings (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross domestic savings 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 domestic savings (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.