Total capital expenditure and net lending in South Africa
South Africa: Total capital expenditure and net lending was 17.46 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Total capital expenditure and net lending in South Africa, 1968–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total capital expenditure and net lending in South Africa is 17.46 billion current LCU, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.3% on the previous year and up 293.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total capital expenditure and net lending in South Africa peaked at 40.76 billion current LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.26 billion current LCU, in 1968.
That places South Africa 34th out of 51 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total capital expenditure and net lending in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1.26 billion current LCU | — |
| 1969 | 1.74 billion current LCU | +37.5% |
| 1970 | 2.06 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1971 | 2.28 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 2.55 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 2.96 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1974 | 3.05 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 3.89 billion current LCU | +27.6% |
| 1976 | 4.22 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 4.13 billion current LCU | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 4.50 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 4.46 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 4.89 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 4.71 billion current LCU | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 5.85 billion current LCU | +24.1% |
| 1983 | 5.60 billion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 5.33 billion current LCU | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 9.28 billion current LCU | +74.1% |
| 1986 | 8.68 billion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 1987 | 11.16 billion current LCU | +28.5% |
| 1988 | 18.66 billion current LCU | +67.3% |
| 1989 | 15.79 billion current LCU | -15.4% |
| 1990 | 16.59 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 17.37 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 18.53 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 13.73 billion current LCU | -25.9% |
| 1994 | 12.61 billion current LCU | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 12.81 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 19.33 billion current LCU | +50.8% |
| 1997 | 4.27 billion current LCU | -77.9% |
| 1998 | 4.44 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 5.34 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 2000 | 6.98 billion current LCU | +30.7% |
| 2001 | 7.40 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 8.12 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2003 | 19.48 billion current LCU | +139.8% |
| 2004 | 40.76 billion current LCU | +109.2% |
| 2005 | 29.71 billion current LCU | -27.1% |
| 2006 | 11.96 billion current LCU | -59.7% |
| 2007 | 13.82 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 17.46 billion current LCU | +26.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.50 billion current LCU | 1.26 billion current LCU | 1.74 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 3.41 billion current LCU | 2.06 billion current LCU | 4.50 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.99 billion current LCU | 4.71 billion current LCU | 18.66 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.50 billion current LCU | 4.27 billion current LCU | 19.33 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.30 billion current LCU | 6.98 billion current LCU | 40.76 billion current LCU | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total capital expenditure and net lending in South Africa?
- Total capital expenditure and net lending in South Africa was 17.46 billion current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest total capital expenditure and net lending recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 40.76 billion current LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest total capital expenditure and net lending recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.26 billion current LCU in 1968.
- How does South Africa rank for total capital expenditure and net lending?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 51 countries with data for 2008.
- Is total capital expenditure and net lending rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 293.4%. 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 Total capital expenditure and net lending (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Expenditure for acquisition of land, intangible assets, government stocks, and nonmilitary and nonfinancial assets; also for capital grants and lending minus repayments. Data are in current local currency.