Total FDI outflows — Value US$, annual growth rate (FDI annual growth) in South Africa
South Africa: Total FDI outflows — Value US$, annual growth rate was -230.06 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total FDI outflows — Value US$, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1991–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -230.06 % change on previous year for total fdi outflows — value us$, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of down 314.8% on the previous year and down 287.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fdi outflows — value us$, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 831.77 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -239.43 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places South Africa 176th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total FDI outflows — Value US$, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 657.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 831.77 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1993 | -84.61 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 1994 | 314.6 % change on previous year | -471.8% |
| 1995 | 102.11 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 1996 | -58.23 % change on previous year | -157.0% |
| 1997 | 125.32 % change on previous year | -315.2% |
| 1998 | -24.27 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 1999 | -11.19 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 2000 | -82.88 % change on previous year | +640.9% |
| 2002 | 87.48 % change on previous year | -205.5% |
| 2003 | 242 % change on previous year | +176.6% |
| 2004 | 138.9 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2005 | -31.09 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 2006 | 551.77 % change on previous year | -1874.6% |
| 2007 | -51.08 % change on previous year | -109.3% |
| 2008 | -205.66 % change on previous year | +302.6% |
| 2009 | 136.74 % change on previous year | -166.5% |
| 2010 | -106.57 % change on previous year | -177.9% |
| 2011 | -239.43 % change on previous year | +124.7% |
| 2013 | 122.55 % change on previous year | -151.2% |
| 2014 | 15.35 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 2015 | -25.11 % change on previous year | -263.6% |
| 2016 | -22.1 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 64.74 % change on previous year | -393.0% |
| 2018 | -44.7 % change on previous year | -169.1% |
| 2019 | -22.8 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 2020 | -162 % change on previous year | +610.4% |
| 2021 | 107.12 % change on previous year | -166.1% |
| 2023 | -230.06 % change on previous year | -314.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -230.06 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4385 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -230.06 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -29.39 % change on previous year, 7.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total FDI outflows — Value US$, annual growth rate in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1874.6% | -31.09 % change on previous year | 551.77 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 205.89 % change on previous year | -84.61 % change on previous year | 831.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 87.35 % change on previous year | -205.66 % change on previous year | 551.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -28.67 % change on previous year | -239.43 % change on previous year | 122.55 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -94.98 % change on previous year | -230.06 % change on previous year | 107.12 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 173 Viet Nam -135.53 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Ireland -170.21 % change on previous year compare
- 175 New Zealand -208.21 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Uruguay -262.51 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) -472 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Botswana -480.73 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0145 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 95.75 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0106 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 69.91 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -28.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0077 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fdi outflows — value us$, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Total fdi outflows — value us$, annual growth rate in South Africa was -230.06 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total fdi outflows — value us$, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 831.77 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest total fdi outflows — value us$, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -239.43 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for total fdi outflows — value us$, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 176th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total fdi outflows — value us$, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 287.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total FDI outflows — Value US$, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total FDI outflows — Value US$. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total FDI outflows — Value US$ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total FDI outflows — Value US$. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.