Gross fixed capital formation in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation was 59.29 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in South Africa stood at 59.29 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in South Africa peaked at 81.60 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.53 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places South Africa 49th out of 180 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.54 billion current US$ | 1.53 billion current US$ | 3.90 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.06 billion current US$ | 4.76 billion current US$ | 16.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.79 billion current US$ | 14.86 billion current US$ | 25.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.55 billion current US$ | 21.71 billion current US$ | 27.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.17 billion current US$ | 18.11 billion current US$ | 68.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.32 billion current US$ | 56.44 billion current US$ | 81.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.67 billion current US$ | 46.63 billion current US$ | 59.29 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for South Africa
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -34.59 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.93 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 765.44 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 42.79 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -146.54 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -8.19 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 115,762 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 6,270 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 7.50 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation in South Africa was 59.29 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 81.60 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.53 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- South Africa ranks 49th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. 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 fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.