Capital revenue (current LCU) in South Africa
South Africa: Capital revenue (current LCU) was 68.50 million current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Capital revenue in South Africa, 1968–2008
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.
Capital revenue (current LCU) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 27.75 million current LCU | — |
| 1969 | 29.25 million current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 35.25 million current LCU | +20.5% |
| 1971 | 25.00 million current LCU | -29.1% |
| 1972 | 25.50 million current LCU | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 40.50 million current LCU | +58.8% |
| 1974 | 39.75 million current LCU | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 47.00 million current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1976 | 35.75 million current LCU | -23.9% |
| 1977 | 37.75 million current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 48.25 million current LCU | +27.8% |
| 1979 | 65.25 million current LCU | +35.2% |
| 1980 | 78.25 million current LCU | +19.9% |
| 1981 | 91.50 million current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1982 | 124.25 million current LCU | +35.8% |
| 1983 | 118.25 million current LCU | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 702.50 million current LCU | +494.1% |
| 1985 | 350.75 million current LCU | -50.1% |
| 1986 | 159.00 million current LCU | -54.7% |
| 1987 | 113.25 million current LCU | -28.8% |
| 1988 | 351.75 million current LCU | +210.6% |
| 1989 | 385.00 million current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 654.50 million current LCU | +70.0% |
| 1991 | 560.25 million current LCU | -14.4% |
| 1992 | 539.00 million current LCU | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 642.25 million current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1994 | 622.75 million current LCU | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 640.50 million current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 651.00 million current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 57.80 million current LCU | -91.1% |
| 1998 | 16.50 million current LCU | -71.5% |
| 1999 | 30.20 million current LCU | +83.0% |
| 2000 | 79.30 million current LCU | +162.6% |
| 2001 | 38.80 million current LCU | -51.1% |
| 2002 | 230.10 million current LCU | +493.0% |
| 2003 | 131.20 million current LCU | -43.0% |
| 2004 | 36.30 million current LCU | -72.3% |
| 2005 | 58.30 million current LCU | +60.6% |
| 2006 | 62.20 million current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 65.30 million current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 68.50 million current LCU | +4.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital revenue (current LCU) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +494.1% | 118.25 million current LCU | 702.50 million current LCU |
| 2002 | +493.0% | 38.80 million current LCU | 230.10 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 2 Sao Tome and Principe 35.25 billion current LCU compare
- 3 Morocco 12.30 billion current LCU compare
- 4 Egypt 10.00 billion current LCU compare
- 6 Tunisia 10.00 million current LCU compare
- 7 Cape Verde 601.6 current LCU compare
- 8 Seychelles 3 current LCU compare
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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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About this data
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.