Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation, public sector was 211.09 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
211.09 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
22nd
of 49 countries
All-time high
220.79 billion current LCU
in 2009
All-time low
0 current LCU
in 1965
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in South Africa, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, gross fixed capital formation, public sector in South Africa stood at 211.09 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 722.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, public sector in South Africa peaked at 220.79 billion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1965.
South Africa ranks 22nd of 49 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, public sector in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1966 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1967 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1968 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1969 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1970 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1972 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1974 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1979 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 4.00 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 5.10 billion current LCU | +27.4% |
| 1982 | 5.94 billion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 1983 | 5.97 billion current LCU | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 6.15 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 7.15 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1986 | 7.60 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 7.83 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 9.47 billion current LCU | +20.9% |
| 1989 | 11.57 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1990 | 11.29 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 11.48 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 10.61 billion current LCU | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 10.69 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 11.36 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 13.12 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 16.13 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1997 | 18.59 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 20.27 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 21.20 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 24.91 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 2001 | 25.67 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 46.03 billion current LCU | +79.3% |
| 2003 | 54.61 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 2004 | 60.31 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 67.49 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 87.97 billion current LCU | +30.3% |
| 2007 | 122.55 billion current LCU | +39.3% |
| 2008 | 179.85 billion current LCU | +46.8% |
| 2009 | 220.79 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 204.48 billion current LCU | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 211.09 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.08 billion current LCU | 4.00 billion current LCU | 11.57 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.47 billion current LCU | 10.61 billion current LCU | 21.20 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 89.02 billion current LCU | 24.91 billion current LCU | 220.79 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 207.78 billion current LCU | 204.48 billion current LCU | 211.09 billion current LCU | 2 |
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)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 48,868 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 2.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, public sector in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in South Africa was 211.09 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 220.79 billion current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation, public sector?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, public sector rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 722.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, public sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public investment covers gross outlays by the public sector on additions to its fixed domestic assets.