Capital revenue in South Africa

South Africa: Capital revenue was 68.50 million current LCU in 2008. β—† Volatile

Latest (2008)
68.50 million current LCU
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
5th
of 50 countries
All-time high
702.50 million current LCU
in 1984
All-time low
16.50 million current LCU
in 1998
Years of data
41
1968–2008

Capital revenue in South Africa, 1968–2008

0200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M1968198820081968: 27.8M current LCU1969: 29.2M current LCU1970: 35.2M current LCU1971: 25.0M current LCU1972: 25.5M current LCU1973: 40.5M current LCU1974: 39.8M current LCU1975: 47.0M current LCU1976: 35.8M current LCU1977: 37.8M current LCU1978: 48.2M current LCU1979: 65.2M current LCU1980: 78.2M current LCU1981: 91.5M current LCU1982: 124.2M current LCU1983: 118.2M current LCU1984: 702.5M current LCU1985: 350.8M current LCU1986: 159.0M current LCU1987: 113.2M current LCU1988: 351.8M current LCU1989: 385.0M current LCU1990: 654.5M current LCU1991: 560.2M current LCU1992: 539.0M current LCU1993: 642.2M current LCU1994: 622.8M current LCU1995: 640.5M current LCU1996: 651.0M current LCU1997: 57.8M current LCU1998: 16.5M current LCU1999: 30.2M current LCU2000: 79.3M current LCU2001: 38.8M current LCU2002: 230.1M current LCU2003: 131.2M current LCU2004: 36.3M current LCU2005: 58.3M current LCU2006: 62.2M current LCU2007: 65.3M current LCU2008: 68.5M current LCU

Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.

Analysis

In 2008, capital revenue in South Africa stood at 68.50 million current LCU.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 315.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital revenue in South Africa peaked at 702.50 million current LCU in 1984 and was at its lowest, 16.50 million current LCU, in 1998.

South Africa ranks 5th of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 28.50 million current LCU 27.75 million current LCU 29.25 million current LCU 2
1970s 40.00 million current LCU 25.00 million current LCU 65.25 million current LCU 10
1980s 247.45 million current LCU 78.25 million current LCU 702.50 million current LCU 10
1990s 441.48 million current LCU 16.50 million current LCU 654.50 million current LCU 10
2000s 85.56 million current LCU 36.30 million current LCU 230.10 million current LCU 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 2 Sao Tome and Principe 35.25 billion current LCU compare
  2. 3 Morocco 12.30 billion current LCU compare
  3. 4 Egypt 10.00 billion current LCU compare
  4. 6 Tunisia 10.00 million current LCU compare
  5. 7 Cabo Verde 601.6 current LCU compare
  6. 8 Seychelles 3 current LCU compare

See the full ranking of 50 places β†’

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All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is capital revenue in South Africa?
Capital revenue in South Africa was 68.50 million current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest capital revenue recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 702.50 million current LCU in 1984.
What is the lowest capital revenue recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 16.50 million current LCU in 1998.
How does South Africa rank for capital revenue?
South Africa ranks 5th out of 50 countries with data for 2008.
Is capital revenue rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 315.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Capital revenue (current LCU)
Unit
current LCU
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
50 places, 1,365 data points, 1966–2011
Last refreshed

Capital revenue comprises proceeds from the sale of nonfinancial capital assets, including land, intangible assets, stocks, and fixed capital assets of buildings, construction and equipment of more than a minimum value and usable for more than one year in the process of production, and receipts of unrequited transfers for capital purposes from nongovernmental sources. Data are in current local currency.