Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 97.09 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in South Africa, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in South Africa is 97.09, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in South Africa peaked at 99.44 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 19.15, in 1960.
That places South Africa 35th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19.15 | — |
| 1961 | 19.91 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 20.71 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 21.54 | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 22.4 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 23.29 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 24.23 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 25.19 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 26.2 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 27.25 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 26.24 | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 32.06 | +22.2% |
| 1972 | 29.58 | -7.7% |
| 1973 | 33.07 | +11.8% |
| 1974 | 36.19 | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 32.8 | -9.4% |
| 1976 | 27.79 | -15.3% |
| 1977 | 27.36 | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 26.89 | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 26.64 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 36.66 | +37.6% |
| 1981 | 39.75 | +8.4% |
| 1982 | 38.65 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 37.71 | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 38.23 | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 34.28 | -10.3% |
| 1986 | 27 | -21.2% |
| 1987 | 26.32 | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 30.67 | +16.5% |
| 1989 | 31.89 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 32.49 | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 29.89 | -8.0% |
| 1992 | 28.62 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 30.02 | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 33.56 | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 37.47 | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 41.17 | +9.9% |
| 1997 | 43.42 | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 45.91 | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 42.27 | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 43.83 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 45.59 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 47.08 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 51.67 | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 58.71 | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 66.02 | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 74.22 | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 83.28 | +12.2% |
| 2008 | 94.43 | +13.4% |
| 2009 | 88.44 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 85.83 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 90.64 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 92.24 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 98.94 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 99.02 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 99.44 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 96.5 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 97.4 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 96.48 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 97.09 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.99 | 19.15 | 27.25 | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.86 | 26.24 | 36.19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.12 | 26.32 | 39.75 | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.48 | 28.62 | 45.91 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.33 | 43.83 | 94.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 95.36 | 85.83 | 99.44 | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.7139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1196 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 789.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 5.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.295 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 1,946 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in South Africa was 97.09 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 99.44 in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.15 in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.