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% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 137.31 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 78.55, 1.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 137.31 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 187.36, 73% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +167.5% | 0.9364 | 2.51 |
| 1972 | +146.8% | 0.3979 | 0.9822 |
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 Turkey 148.23 compare
- 72 Hong Kong 145.65 compare
- 74 Afghanistan 114.82 compare
- 75 South Sudan 111.97 compare
- 76 Central African Republic 111.51 compare
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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.