Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation, private sector was 875.66 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
875.66 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
39th
of 105 countries
All-time high
883.86 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
686.00 million current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector in South Africa is 875.66 billion current LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector in South Africa peaked at 883.86 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 686.00 million current LCU, in 1960.
That places South Africa 39th out of 105 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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, private sector in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 686.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 690.00 million current LCU | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 698.00 million current LCU | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 867.00 million current LCU | +24.2% |
| 1964 | 1.09 billion current LCU | +26.0% |
| 1965 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 1966 | 1.33 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 1.43 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1968 | 1.51 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 1.76 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1970 | 2.16 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1971 | 2.41 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1972 | 2.66 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1973 | 3.40 billion current LCU | +27.8% |
| 1974 | 4.20 billion current LCU | +23.5% |
| 1975 | 5.44 billion current LCU | +29.5% |
| 1976 | 6.07 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 6.57 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 7.51 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 9.07 billion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 1980 | 12.74 billion current LCU | +40.5% |
| 1981 | 15.46 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1982 | 17.37 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1983 | 19.37 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1984 | 21.25 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 22.84 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 22.84 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 24.80 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 33.04 billion current LCU | +33.2% |
| 1989 | 41.24 billion current LCU | +24.8% |
| 1990 | 46.54 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 48.14 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 50.10 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 54.89 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 65.49 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1995 | 79.05 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 90.67 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1997 | 102.51 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 114.68 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 112.40 billion current LCU | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 123.67 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 137.88 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 156.65 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 178.11 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 206.09 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 2005 | 242.77 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 2006 | 297.80 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 2007 | 367.06 billion current LCU | +23.3% |
| 2008 | 463.35 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 2009 | 443.83 billion current LCU | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 440.13 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 478.77 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 524.58 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 595.10 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 2014 | 619.20 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 641.85 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 665.62 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 678.27 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 701.06 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 721.83 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 631.89 billion current LCU | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 668.69 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 780.89 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 2023 | 873.28 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 883.86 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 875.66 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.13 billion current LCU | 686.00 million current LCU | 1.76 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.95 billion current LCU | 2.16 billion current LCU | 9.07 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.09 billion current LCU | 12.74 billion current LCU | 41.24 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 76.45 billion current LCU | 46.54 billion current LCU | 114.68 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 261.72 billion current LCU | 123.67 billion current LCU | 463.35 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 606.64 billion current LCU | 440.13 billion current LCU | 721.83 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 785.71 billion current LCU | 631.89 billion current LCU | 883.86 billion current 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 6.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8998 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 5,937 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 3.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 16.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 106,203 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7819 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in South Africa was 875.66 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 883.86 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 686.00 million current LCU in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector?
- South Africa ranks 39th out of 105 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. 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, private sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Private investment covers outlays by the private sector (including private nonprofit agencies) on additions to its fixed domestic assets. 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.