Net portfolio investment in South Africa
South Africa: Net portfolio investment was 977.63 million usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 977.63 million usd for net portfolio investment in 2024.
That represents a change of down 85.3% on the previous year and up 107.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in South Africa peaked at 54.68 billion usd in 2021 and was at its lowest, -19.63 billion usd, in 2006.
That places South Africa 46th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in South Africa, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.86 billion usd | — |
| 2001 | 8.30 billion usd | +345.3% |
| 2002 | 417.23 million usd | -95.0% |
| 2003 | -723.42 million usd | -273.4% |
| 2004 | -6.36 billion usd | +779.0% |
| 2005 | -4.81 billion usd | -24.4% |
| 2006 | -19.63 billion usd | +308.3% |
| 2007 | -10.24 billion usd | -47.8% |
| 2008 | 14.30 billion usd | -239.6% |
| 2009 | -11.62 billion usd | -181.3% |
| 2010 | -9.77 billion usd | -15.9% |
| 2011 | -7.73 billion usd | -21.0% |
| 2012 | -13.52 billion usd | +75.0% |
| 2013 | -11.01 billion usd | -18.5% |
| 2014 | -13.58 billion usd | +23.3% |
| 2015 | -10.28 billion usd | -24.3% |
| 2016 | -16.37 billion usd | +59.3% |
| 2017 | -16.46 billion usd | +0.6% |
| 2018 | -3.80 billion usd | -76.9% |
| 2019 | -8.92 billion usd | +134.9% |
| 2020 | 6.75 billion usd | -175.7% |
| 2021 | 54.68 billion usd | +710.2% |
| 2022 | 4.19 billion usd | -92.3% |
| 2023 | 6.63 billion usd | +58.3% |
| 2024 | 977.63 million usd | -85.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -2.85 billion usd | -19.63 billion usd | 14.30 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | -11.14 billion usd | -16.46 billion usd | -3.80 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.65 billion usd | 977.63 million usd | 54.68 billion usd | 5 |
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 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 net portfolio investment in South Africa?
- Net portfolio investment in South Africa was 977.63 million usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 54.68 billion usd in 2021.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.63 billion usd in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for net portfolio investment?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.2%. 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 – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).