South Africa—Total Investment (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #39 of 43
Latest Value
13.4%
2026
YoY Change
+2.1%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#39
of 43 countries
Maximum
21.3%
2008
Minimum
12.3%
2020
CAGR
-1.1%
23 years
Last
13.4%
Previous
13.1%
Highest
21.3%
Lowest
12.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.4% | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 13.1% | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 14.1% | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 15.4% | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 15.7% | +22.1% |
| 2021 | 12.8% | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 12.3% | -22.0% |
| 2019 | 15.8% | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 16.2% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 16.6% | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 17.0% | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 18.6% | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 18.5% | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 19.2% | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 18.6% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 18.9% | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 17.6% | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 18.8% | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 21.3% | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 19.3% | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 18.5% | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 16.8% | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 17.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 13.4% | +2.1% |
Top Countries — Total Investment (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 49.1% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 38.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Angola | 35.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Benin | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 5 | Gabon | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 6 | Botswana | 34.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Zambia | 32.4% | 2026 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 31.8% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cote d'Ivoire | 30.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 30.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total investment as a percentage of GDP. Includes both public and private gross fixed capital formation and changes in inventories.
Methodology
Total investment (gross capital formation) as a share of GDP. Based on national accounts data.
Unit
Percent of GDP