Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 771.56 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in South Africa, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in South Africa stood at 771.56. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 68.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in South Africa peaked at 771.56 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.73, in 1970.
That places South Africa 62nd out of 174 countries with data for 2019, 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, Current prices in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.73 | — |
| 1971 | 3.51 | +28.7% |
| 1972 | 3.54 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 4.4 | +24.3% |
| 1974 | 5.51 | +25.2% |
| 1975 | 6.01 | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 5.96 | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 6.44 | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 7.05 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 7.97 | +13.2% |
| 1980 | 12.51 | +56.9% |
| 1981 | 15.29 | +22.2% |
| 1982 | 17.28 | +13.0% |
| 1983 | 18.94 | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 21.03 | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 22.25 | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 21.72 | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 23.69 | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 32.02 | +35.2% |
| 1989 | 39.06 | +22.0% |
| 1990 | 44.45 | +13.8% |
| 1991 | 45.33 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 46.86 | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 53.12 | +13.4% |
| 1994 | 64.01 | +20.5% |
| 1995 | 76.93 | +20.2% |
| 1996 | 89.66 | +16.5% |
| 1997 | 100.6 | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 113.82 | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 111.17 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 122.8 | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 136.24 | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 154.95 | +13.7% |
| 2003 | 176.54 | +13.9% |
| 2004 | 203.88 | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 240.28 | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 296.56 | +23.4% |
| 2007 | 366.02 | +23.4% |
| 2008 | 470.4 | +28.5% |
| 2009 | 457.23 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 453.23 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 495.12 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 531.51 | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 613.21 | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 655.64 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 680.7 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 704.74 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 726.15 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 740.8 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 771.56 | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.31 | 2.73 | 7.97 | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.38 | 12.51 | 39.06 | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.59 | 44.45 | 113.82 | 10 |
| 2000s | 262.49 | 122.8 | 470.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 637.27 | 453.23 | 771.56 | 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 (current US$), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1387 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 915.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 16,372 current LCU per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in South Africa was 771.56 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 771.56 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.73 in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- South Africa ranks 62nd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.7%. 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, Current prices, Domestic currency. 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.