Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was 1.78 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 21.3%
World rank
140th
of 179 countries
All-time high
59.47 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-25.93 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa is 1.78 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 21.3% on the previous year and up 116.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 59.47 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -25.93 % change on previous year, in 1985.
South Africa ranks 140th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +66.3% |
| 1963 | 24.41 % change on previous year | +901.5% |
| 1964 | 19.41 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1965 | 22.06 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1966 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 1967 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1968 | 6.38 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 1969 | 14.41 % change on previous year | +126.0% |
| 1970 | 22.04 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 1971 | 16.99 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1972 | 8.18 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 1973 | 30.41 % change on previous year | +272.0% |
| 1974 | 24.72 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1975 | 23.32 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1976 | -0.5569 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 1977 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -1333.8% |
| 1978 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 1979 | 21.75 % change on previous year | +444.6% |
| 1980 | 45.05 % change on previous year | +107.1% |
| 1981 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 1982 | -8.64 % change on previous year | -209.2% |
| 1983 | 7.37 % change on previous year | -185.3% |
| 1984 | -19.65 % change on previous year | -366.7% |
| 1985 | -25.93 % change on previous year | +32.0% |
| 1986 | 0.9417 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 1987 | 18.26 % change on previous year | +1839.0% |
| 1988 | 14.81 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1989 | 11.14 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1990 | 9.36 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 1991 | -2.43 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 1992 | -0.3897 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 1993 | -9.75 % change on previous year | +2403.3% |
| 1994 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -161.5% |
| 1995 | 17.2 % change on previous year | +186.8% |
| 1996 | -4.33 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 1997 | 5.78 % change on previous year | -233.5% |
| 1998 | -7.43 % change on previous year | -228.5% |
| 1999 | -10.99 % change on previous year | +48.0% |
| 2000 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2001 | -10.9 % change on previous year | +274.8% |
| 2002 | -6.91 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 2003 | 59.47 % change on previous year | -960.4% |
| 2004 | 34.36 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 2005 | 18.22 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2006 | 15.04 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 20.07 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 2008 | 7.85 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 2009 | -5.94 % change on previous year | -175.7% |
| 2010 | 14.04 % change on previous year | -336.3% |
| 2011 | 11.33 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2012 | -4.53 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 2013 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2014 | -6.33 % change on previous year | +43.8% |
| 2015 | -10.5 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 2016 | -9.61 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 10.83 % change on previous year | -212.7% |
| 2018 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 2019 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -311.3% |
| 2020 | -22.57 % change on previous year | +238.6% |
| 2021 | 18.07 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 2022 | 4.99 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 2023 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 2024 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -255.3% |
| 2025 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.28 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 24.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.77 % change on previous year | -0.5569 % change on previous year | 30.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.13 % change on previous year | -25.93 % change on previous year | 45.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3014 % change on previous year | -10.99 % change on previous year | 17.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.83 % change on previous year | -10.9 % change on previous year | 59.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2673 % change on previous year | -10.5 % change on previous year | 14.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5118 % change on previous year | -22.57 % change on previous year | 18.07 % 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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 37,072 current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.232 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,531 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1388 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita 915.69 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa was 1.78 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 59.47 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.93 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 140th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.9%. 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 fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.