Portfolio investment, net in South Africa
South Africa: Portfolio investment, net was 977.63 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in South Africa stood at 977.63 million.
That represents a change of down 85.3% on the previous year and up 107.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in South Africa peaked at 54.68 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -19.63 billion, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 46th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.86 billion | — |
| 2001 | 8.30 billion | +345.3% |
| 2002 | 417.23 million | -95.0% |
| 2003 | -723.42 million | -273.4% |
| 2004 | -6.36 billion | +779.0% |
| 2005 | -4.81 billion | -24.4% |
| 2006 | -19.63 billion | +308.3% |
| 2007 | -10.24 billion | -47.8% |
| 2008 | 14.30 billion | -239.6% |
| 2009 | -11.62 billion | -181.3% |
| 2010 | -9.77 billion | -15.9% |
| 2011 | -7.73 billion | -21.0% |
| 2012 | -13.52 billion | +75.0% |
| 2013 | -11.01 billion | -18.5% |
| 2014 | -13.58 billion | +23.3% |
| 2015 | -10.28 billion | -24.3% |
| 2016 | -16.37 billion | +59.3% |
| 2017 | -16.46 billion | +0.6% |
| 2018 | -3.80 billion | -76.9% |
| 2019 | -8.92 billion | +134.9% |
| 2020 | 6.75 billion | -175.7% |
| 2021 | 54.68 billion | +710.2% |
| 2022 | 4.19 billion | -92.3% |
| 2023 | 6.63 billion | +58.3% |
| 2024 | 977.63 million | -85.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 977.63 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71.32 million, 13.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 977.63 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.44 million. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -779.0% | -723.42 million | -6.36 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -2.85 billion | -19.63 billion | 14.30 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -11.14 billion | -16.46 billion | -3.80 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.65 billion | 977.63 million | 54.68 billion | 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in South Africa?
- Portfolio investment, net in South Africa was 977.63 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 54.68 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.63 billion in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for portfolio investment, net?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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