South Africa Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) (2024)
South Africa's Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP): 14.1 % of GDP in 2024, -1.3pp YoY. World Bank (NE.GDI.TOTL.ZS), 1990–2024.
South Africa (2024)
14.1
% of GDP
-1.3pp YoY
YoY Change
-1.3pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.1 | -1.3pp |
| 2023 | 15.4 | -0.3pp |
| 2022 | 15.7 | +2.8pp |
| 2021 | 12.8 | +0.5pp |
| 2020 | 12.3 | -3.5pp |
| 2019 | 15.8 | -0.3pp |
| 2018 | 16.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2017 | 16.6 | -0.3pp |
| 2016 | 17 | -1.7pp |
| 2015 | 18.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2014 | 18.5 | -0.7pp |
| 2013 | 19.2 | +0.6pp |
| 2012 | 18.6 | -0.3pp |
| 2011 | 18.9 | +1.3pp |
| 2010 | 17.6 | -1.2pp |
| 2009 | 18.8 | -2.5pp |
| 2008 | 21.3 | +2pp |
| 2007 | 19.3 | +0.8pp |
| 2006 | 18.5 | +1.7pp |
| 2005 | 16.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 14.1 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -1.3pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 21.3 in 2008 and a trough of 12.3 in 2020.
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 gross capital formation (% 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 21.3 % of GDP in 2008 and reached its lowest recorded value of 12.3 in 2020. The latest reading of 14.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -1.3pp.