Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in South Africa
South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 137.31 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in South Africa, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in South Africa is 137.31, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 67.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in South Africa peaked at 147.07 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.3979, in 1971.
South Africa ranks 73rd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.6205 | — |
| 1971 | 0.3979 | -35.9% |
| 1972 | 0.9822 | +146.8% |
| 1973 | 0.8895 | -9.4% |
| 1974 | 0.9364 | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 2.51 | +167.5% |
| 1976 | 3.89 | +55.1% |
| 1977 | 3.72 | -4.3% |
| 1978 | 3.95 | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 5.11 | +29.4% |
| 1980 | 4.96 | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 6.16 | +24.3% |
| 1982 | 7.11 | +15.4% |
| 1983 | 7.49 | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 7.49 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | 9.04 | +20.7% |
| 1986 | 9.85 | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 9.84 | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 11.76 | +19.5% |
| 1989 | 15.64 | +33.0% |
| 1990 | 15.22 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 15.92 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 15.8 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 14.21 | -10.0% |
| 1994 | 14.55 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 16.69 | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 18.58 | +11.3% |
| 1997 | 21.17 | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 22.68 | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 22.65 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 25.26 | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 26.18 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 30.2 | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 35.34 | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 39.17 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 42.44 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 51.54 | +21.5% |
| 2007 | 69.53 | +34.9% |
| 2008 | 86.6 | +24.6% |
| 2009 | 82.21 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 76.2 | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 82.9 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 94.13 | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 108.03 | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 120.31 | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 141.87 | +17.9% |
| 2016 | 141.81 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 147.07 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 145.63 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 137.31 | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3 | 0.3979 | 5.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.93 | 4.96 | 15.64 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.75 | 14.21 | 22.68 | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.85 | 25.26 | 86.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 119.53 | 76.2 | 147.07 | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 70 United Arab Emirates 148.55 compare
- 71 Türkiye 148.23 compare
- 72 Hong Kong, China 145.65 compare
- 74 Afghanistan 114.82 compare
- 75 South Sudan 111.97 compare
- 76 Central African Republic 111.51 compare
More public sector data for South Africa
- Arms imports 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.4746 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 44.31 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0071 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 2.84 billion current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 24.73 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in South Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in South Africa was 137.31 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 147.07 in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3979 in 1971.
- How does South Africa rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- South Africa ranks 73rd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.0%. 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, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.