South Africa: Investment as percent of GDP
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The most recent value is 13.48 percent as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 13.56 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from Q1 1993 to Q1 2026 is 16.12 percent. The minimum of 12.34 percent was recorded in Q2 2021, while the maximum of 23.21 percent was reached in Q4 2008.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Gross fixed capital formation including land improvements; plant, machinery, and equipment purchases; and the construction of roads, railways, and the like, including schools, offices, hospitals, private residential dwellings, and commercial and industrial buildings as percent of GDP
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Africa: Investment as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 13.48 |
| 2025 Q4 | 13.56 |
| 2025 Q3 | 13.98 |
| 2025 Q2 | 13.51 |
| 2025 Q1 | 14.52 |
| 2024 Q4 | 14.25 |
| 2024 Q3 | 14.74 |
| 2024 Q2 | 14.12 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital investment, percent of GDP | 13.87 | 2025 | percent |
| Capital investment, in dollars | 59.26 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption, percent of GDP | 65.83 | 2025 | percent |
| Household consumption, in dollars | 281.23 | 2025 | 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 |