Gross domestic savings in South Africa
South Africa: Gross domestic savings was 1.17 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.17 trillion current LCU
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
60th
of 187 countries
All-time high
1.19 trillion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
1.97 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross domestic savings in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in South Africa is 1.17 trillion current LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 52.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in South Africa peaked at 1.19 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.97 billion current LCU, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 60th of 187 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 domestic savings in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.97 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 2.15 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1962 | 2.27 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 2.62 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1964 | 2.77 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1965 | 3.11 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1966 | 3.38 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1967 | 3.93 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1968 | 4.06 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 4.50 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 4.68 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 4.88 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 5.65 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 7.71 billion current LCU | +36.3% |
| 1974 | 9.92 billion current LCU | +28.7% |
| 1975 | 9.52 billion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 10.50 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1977 | 11.76 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 13.58 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1979 | 16.70 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1980 | 23.46 billion current LCU | +40.5% |
| 1981 | 24.56 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 25.12 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 28.01 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1984 | 31.32 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1985 | 36.66 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 1986 | 40.34 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 42.92 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 50.97 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1989 | 63.21 billion current LCU | +24.0% |
| 1990 | 59.27 billion current LCU | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 65.98 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1992 | 71.33 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 86.88 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1994 | 94.55 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 116.94 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1996 | 126.57 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1997 | 133.98 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 146.52 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 158.69 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 187.55 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 2001 | 210.62 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 279.46 billion current LCU | +32.7% |
| 2003 | 316.42 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 319.34 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 372.14 billion current LCU | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 423.33 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2007 | 484.48 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 519.46 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 564.47 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 600.01 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 627.88 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 601.93 billion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 659.69 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 702.33 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 766.29 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 828.70 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 901.63 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 894.53 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 918.43 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 931.08 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 1.18 trillion current LCU | +27.0% |
| 2022 | 1.19 trillion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 1.17 trillion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 1.19 trillion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 1.17 trillion current LCU | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.08 billion current LCU | 1.97 billion current LCU | 4.50 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.49 billion current LCU | 4.68 billion current LCU | 16.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.66 billion current LCU | 23.46 billion current LCU | 63.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 106.07 billion current LCU | 59.27 billion current LCU | 158.69 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 367.73 billion current LCU | 187.55 billion current LCU | 564.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 750.14 billion current LCU | 600.01 billion current LCU | 918.43 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.14 trillion current LCU | 931.08 billion current LCU | 1.19 trillion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 57 Dominican Republic 1.62 trillion current LCU compare
- 58 Saudi Arabia 1.59 trillion current LCU compare
- 59 Iceland 1.20 trillion current LCU compare
- 61 Germany 1.09 trillion current LCU compare
- 62 Equatorial Guinea 1.08 trillion current LCU compare
- 63 Denmark 1.01 trillion current LCU 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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1684 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 1,111 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 2.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 14,168 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 6.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6307 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in South Africa?
- Gross domestic savings in South Africa was 1.17 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.19 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.97 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross domestic savings?
- South Africa ranks 60th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.3%. 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 domestic savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). 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.