Gross domestic savings, private in South Africa
South Africa: Gross domestic savings, private was 390.89 billion current LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
390.89 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 11.0%
World rank
7th
of 26 countries
All-time high
417.36 billion current LCU
in 2008
All-time low
2.03 billion current LCU
in 1965
Years of data
46
1965–2010
Gross domestic savings, private in South Africa, 1965–2010
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings, private in South Africa is 390.89 billion current LCU, measured in 2010.
The figure is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 118.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings, private in South Africa peaked at 417.36 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.03 billion current LCU, in 1965.
That places South Africa 7th out of 26 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings, private in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.03 billion current LCU | — |
| 1966 | 2.25 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1967 | 2.60 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1968 | 2.90 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 3.07 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 3.08 billion current LCU | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 3.74 billion current LCU | +21.4% |
| 1972 | 4.52 billion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 1973 | 5.51 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1974 | 7.09 billion current LCU | +28.8% |
| 1975 | 7.73 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 8.33 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 10.95 billion current LCU | +31.4% |
| 1978 | 12.56 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 16.77 billion current LCU | +33.5% |
| 1980 | 23.77 billion current LCU | +41.8% |
| 1981 | 22.79 billion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 20.32 billion current LCU | -10.9% |
| 1983 | 26.88 billion current LCU | +32.3% |
| 1984 | 29.66 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1985 | 37.55 billion current LCU | +26.6% |
| 1986 | 41.66 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 44.91 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 55.27 billion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 1989 | 65.87 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1990 | 67.26 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 71.94 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 69.93 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 80.86 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 1994 | 92.15 billion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 1995 | 103.34 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 116.35 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1997 | 122.04 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 140.79 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1999 | 158.30 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2000 | 178.99 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2001 | 193.53 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 228.88 billion current LCU | +18.3% |
| 2003 | 252.34 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 258.41 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 280.56 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 290.58 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 337.04 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 417.36 billion current LCU | +23.8% |
| 2009 | 352.19 billion current LCU | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 390.89 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.57 billion current LCU | 2.03 billion current LCU | 3.07 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 8.03 billion current LCU | 3.08 billion current LCU | 16.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.87 billion current LCU | 20.32 billion current LCU | 65.87 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.30 billion current LCU | 67.26 billion current LCU | 158.30 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 278.99 billion current LCU | 178.99 billion current LCU | 417.36 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 390.89 billion current LCU | 390.89 billion current LCU | 390.89 billion current LCU | 1 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 7,985 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 5.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2409 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 1,589 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 2.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 4.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 28,432 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings, private in South Africa?
- Gross domestic savings, private in South Africa was 390.89 billion current LCU in 2010, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings, private recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 417.36 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings, private recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.03 billion current LCU in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for gross domestic savings, private?
- South Africa ranks 7th out of 26 countries with data for 2010.
- Is gross domestic savings, private rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Gross domestic savings, private (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Private sector’s gross domestic saving is derived as value added in private sector at factor cost less private consumption, etc. Data are in current local currency.