Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in South Africa
South Africa: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -3.59 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in South Africa, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in South Africa stood at -3.59 billion.
The figure is up 46.0% on the previous year and down 289.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in South Africa peaked at 5.39 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, -40.56 billion, in 2021.
South Africa ranks 159th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -5.61 billion | — |
| 2006 | 5.31 billion | -194.5% |
| 2007 | -3.60 billion | -167.9% |
| 2008 | -12.00 billion | +233.0% |
| 2009 | -6.31 billion | -47.4% |
| 2010 | -3.85 billion | -38.9% |
| 2011 | -4.29 billion | +11.4% |
| 2012 | -1.73 billion | -59.8% |
| 2013 | -1.71 billion | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 1.90 billion | -211.0% |
| 2015 | 3.99 billion | +110.2% |
| 2016 | 2.28 billion | -43.0% |
| 2017 | 5.39 billion | +136.9% |
| 2018 | -1.54 billion | -128.6% |
| 2019 | -1.98 billion | +28.0% |
| 2020 | -5.09 billion | +157.7% |
| 2021 | -40.56 billion | +696.9% |
| 2022 | -6.86 billion | -83.1% |
| 2023 | -6.66 billion | -3.0% |
| 2024 | -3.59 billion | -46.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -4.45 billion | -12.00 billion | 5.31 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -154.47 million | -4.29 billion | 5.39 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -12.55 billion | -40.56 billion | -3.59 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 156 Congo, Democratic Republic of the -2.92 billion compare
- 157 Uganda -3.26 billion compare
- 158 Mozambique -3.55 billion compare
- 160 Ukraine -3.71 billion compare
- 161 Kazakhstan -3.90 billion compare
- 162 Lithuania -3.91 billion compare
More external debt data for South Africa
- IFC, private nonguaranteed -15.41 million NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -0.2407 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 444.22 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 2.3% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD 910.75 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 6.5% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate -109.7 % change on previous year (2023)
- Other investment, Debt instruments 53.54 billion US dollar (2025)
- Use of IMF credit 7.63 billion DOD, current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in South Africa?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in South Africa was -3.59 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.39 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -40.56 billion in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- South Africa ranks 159th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 289.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.