Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square was 44,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
44,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
105th
of 159 countries
All-time high
51,471 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2015
All-time low
6,392 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in South Africa stood at 44,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in South Africa peaked at 51,471 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6,392 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
South Africa ranks 105th of 159 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 fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,544 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 6,392 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 7,533 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1964 | 9,015 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1965 | 10,588 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 1966 | 10,467 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1967 | 10,737 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 11,223 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 12,630 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 14,433 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 1971 | 15,993 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 16,927 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 17,811 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1974 | 18,974 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 20,826 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1976 | 20,568 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1977 | 19,342 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 18,806 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 19,590 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 22,935 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 1981 | 24,989 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 24,452 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 23,586 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 23,234 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 21,602 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 17,589 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -18.6% |
| 1987 | 16,689 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 18,790 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 20,012 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 19,543 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 18,099 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 17,147 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 17,052 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 18,458 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 20,432 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 22,272 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 23,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 24,674 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 22,800 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 23,681 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 24,356 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 25,206 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 27,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 31,365 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 34,810 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 39,037 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 44,408 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 50,102 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 46,757 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 44,928 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 48,003 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 48,846 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 51,463 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 50,786 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 51,471 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 50,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 49,450 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 48,850 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 47,998 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 40,908 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -14.8% |
| 2021 | 40,772 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 43,168 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 44,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,459 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 6,392 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 12,630 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 18,327 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 14,433 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 20,826 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,388 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 16,689 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 24,989 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,403 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 17,052 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 24,674 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,751 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 23,681 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 50,102 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,227 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 44,928 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 51,471 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 40,772 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 44,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 102 Ghana 52,303 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 103 Australia 51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 104 Canada 44,511 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 106 Benin 42,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 107 Djibouti 41,585 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 108 Brazil 39,220 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in South Africa was 44,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 51,471 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,392 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- South Africa ranks 105th out of 159 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.