Gross savings in South Africa
South Africa: Gross savings was 55.14 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
55.14 billion current US$
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
51st
of 177 countries
All-time high
73.78 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
2.43 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross savings in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross savings in South Africa is 55.14 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in South Africa peaked at 73.78 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.43 billion current US$, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 51st of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.43 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.64 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1962 | 2.87 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1963 | 3.35 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1964 | 3.52 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1966 | 4.31 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1967 | 5.08 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1968 | 5.22 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 5.73 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 5.90 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1971 | 6.17 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1972 | 6.64 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 10.12 billion current US$ | +52.5% |
| 1974 | 13.35 billion current US$ | +31.9% |
| 1975 | 11.39 billion current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1976 | 10.60 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 11.78 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1978 | 13.67 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1979 | 17.52 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 1980 | 26.95 billion current US$ | +53.8% |
| 1981 | 24.51 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 20.03 billion current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1983 | 21.58 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 17.99 billion current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1985 | 13.70 billion current US$ | -23.8% |
| 1986 | 14.67 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 17.68 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1988 | 19.00 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 20.52 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 18.32 billion current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1991 | 20.17 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 21.70 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 23.28 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 23.60 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 28.72 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1996 | 25.58 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1997 | 25.13 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 22.60 billion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1999 | 21.84 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 22.93 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 19.99 billion current US$ | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 23.17 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 36.22 billion current US$ | +56.4% |
| 2004 | 43.44 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 51.12 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2006 | 55.02 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 56.65 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 51.60 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 57.30 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 71.55 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 73.78 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 58.63 billion current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2013 | 55.47 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 52.15 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 49.54 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 46.23 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 54.33 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2018 | 53.62 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 51.45 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 48.36 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 69.57 billion current US$ | +43.9% |
| 2022 | 62.52 billion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 56.13 billion current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 54.48 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 55.14 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.91 billion current US$ | 2.43 billion current US$ | 5.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.71 billion current US$ | 5.90 billion current US$ | 17.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.66 billion current US$ | 13.70 billion current US$ | 26.95 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.09 billion current US$ | 18.32 billion current US$ | 28.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.74 billion current US$ | 19.99 billion current US$ | 57.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.68 billion current US$ | 46.23 billion current US$ | 73.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.70 billion current US$ | 48.36 billion current US$ | 69.57 billion current US$ | 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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9509 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 6,274 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 6.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9808 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 6,471 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 17.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in South Africa?
- Gross savings in South Africa was 55.14 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 73.78 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.43 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross savings?
- South Africa ranks 51st out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.