Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in South Africa
South Africa: Private investment in artificial intelligence cset was 159.92 million in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
159.92 million
Change on year
down 22.2%
World rank
33rd
of 81 countries
All-time high
205.59 million
in 2024
All-time low
59.84 million
in 2016
Years of data
10
2016–2025
Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in South Africa, 2016–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, private investment in artificial intelligence cset in South Africa stood at 159.92 million.
The figure is down 22.2% on the previous year and up 167.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private investment in artificial intelligence cset in South Africa peaked at 205.59 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 59.84 million, in 2016.
That places South Africa 33rd out of 81 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 59.84 million | — |
| 2017 | 80.70 million | +34.9% |
| 2018 | 71.22 million | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 175.94 million | +147.0% |
| 2020 | 154.95 million | -11.9% |
| 2021 | 143.00 million | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 171.29 million | +19.8% |
| 2023 | 69.36 million | -59.5% |
| 2024 | 205.59 million | +196.4% |
| 2025 | 159.92 million | -22.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 96.92 million | 59.84 million | 175.94 million | 4 |
| 2020s | 150.69 million | 69.36 million | 205.59 million | 6 |
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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8659 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 5,713 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 72,846 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 0.5972 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1528 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private investment in artificial intelligence cset in South Africa?
- Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in South Africa was 159.92 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private investment in artificial intelligence cset recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 205.59 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest private investment in artificial intelligence cset recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.84 million in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for private investment in artificial intelligence cset?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 81 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private investment in artificial intelligence cset rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Private investment in artificial intelligence cset. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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