South Africa FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) (2024)
South Africa's FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP): 0.6 % of GDP in 2024, -0.4pp YoY. World Bank (BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
South Africa (2024)
0.6
% of GDP
-0.4pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.6 | -0.4pp |
| 2023 | 1 | -1.3pp |
| 2022 | 2.3 | -7.4pp |
| 2021 | 9.7 | +8.8pp |
| 2020 | 0.9 | -0.4pp |
| 2019 | 1.3 | -0.1pp |
| 2018 | 1.4 | +0.8pp |
| 2017 | 0.5 | -0.1pp |
| 2016 | 0.7 | +0.3pp |
| 2015 | 0.4 | -1.1pp |
| 2014 | 1.5 | -0.5pp |
| 2013 | 2.1 | +1pp |
| 2012 | 1.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2011 | 0.9 | +0pp |
| 2010 | 0.9 | -1.4pp |
| 2009 | 2.3 | -0.8pp |
| 2008 | 3.1 | +1.2pp |
| 2007 | 2 | +1.8pp |
| 2006 | 0.2 | -2.1pp |
| 2005 | 2.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 0.6 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.4pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 9.7 in 2021 and a trough of -0.1 in 1990.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa fdi net inflows (% of gdp) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 9.7 % of GDP in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of -0.1 in 1990. The latest reading of 0.6 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.4pp.