South Africa: Investment growth
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The most recent value is 0.01 percent as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.39 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from Q1 1994 to Q1 2026 is 9.17 percent. The minimum of -23.97 percent was recorded in Q2 2020, while the maximum of 30.82 percent was reached in Q3 2008.
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* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Africa: Investment growth |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 0.01 |
| 2025 Q4 | 0.39 |
| 2025 Q3 | -0.48 |
| 2025 Q2 | -1.72 |
| 2025 Q1 | -0.9 |
| 2024 Q4 | 0.12 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1.19 |
| 2024 Q2 | 0.55 |
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Definition: The percent change in investment (Physical Capital Accumulation) from the same quarter last year.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital investment, percent of GDP | 13.87 | 2025 | percent |
| Capital investment, in dollars | 56.44 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption, percent of GDP | 64.64 | 2024 | percent |
| Household consumption, in dollars | 259.30 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption | 1,238.17 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Consumption as percent of GDP | 63.88 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Consumption growth | 4.47 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Investment | 261.26 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Investment as percent of GDP | 13.48 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Investment growth | 0.01 | Q1/2026 | percent |