Gross fixed capital formation in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation was 646.55 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
646.55 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
62nd
of 167 countries
All-time high
796.14 billion constant LCU
in 2015
All-time low
98.87 billion constant LCU
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in South Africa is 646.55 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in South Africa peaked at 796.14 billion constant LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, 98.87 billion constant LCU, in 1962.
South Africa ranks 62nd of 167 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 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 101.13 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 101.22 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1962 | 98.87 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 116.52 billion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 1964 | 139.44 billion constant LCU | +19.7% |
| 1965 | 163.77 billion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 1966 | 161.91 billion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 1967 | 166.08 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 173.60 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 195.36 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 223.24 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1971 | 247.37 billion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 261.82 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 275.50 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1974 | 293.49 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 322.12 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1976 | 318.14 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1977 | 299.18 billion constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 290.88 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 303.01 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 354.75 billion constant LCU | +17.1% |
| 1981 | 386.52 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 378.21 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 364.82 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 359.38 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 334.13 billion constant LCU | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 272.07 billion constant LCU | -18.6% |
| 1987 | 258.15 billion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 290.63 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 309.53 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 302.29 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 279.95 billion constant LCU | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 265.23 billion constant LCU | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 263.76 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 285.51 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 316.04 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 344.50 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 364.29 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 381.64 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 352.66 billion constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 366.29 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 376.73 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 389.88 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 429.80 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 485.14 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 538.43 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 603.82 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 686.89 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 774.97 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 723.23 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 694.93 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 742.49 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 755.54 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 796.02 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 785.54 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 796.14 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 780.76 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 764.88 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 755.59 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 742.42 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 632.75 billion constant LCU | -14.8% |
| 2021 | 630.65 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 667.72 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 687.94 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 661.15 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 2025 | 646.55 billion constant LCU | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 141.79 billion constant LCU | 98.87 billion constant LCU | 195.36 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 283.48 billion constant LCU | 223.24 billion constant LCU | 322.12 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 330.82 billion constant LCU | 258.15 billion constant LCU | 386.52 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 315.59 billion constant LCU | 263.76 billion constant LCU | 381.64 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 537.52 billion constant LCU | 366.29 billion constant LCU | 774.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 761.43 billion constant LCU | 694.93 billion constant LCU | 796.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 654.46 billion constant LCU | 630.65 billion constant LCU | 687.94 billion constant LCU | 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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 6.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 6,598 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 17.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 118,025 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8659 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 5,713 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation in South Africa was 646.55 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 796.14 billion constant LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 98.87 billion constant LCU in 1962.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- South Africa ranks 62nd out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.