Adjusted net savings per capita in South Africa
South Africa: Adjusted net savings per capita was 65.13 current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted net savings per capita in South Africa, 1990–2021
Source: United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2021, adjusted net savings per capita in South Africa stood at 65.13 current US$.
The figure is up 155.6% on the previous year and down 56.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted net savings per capita in South Africa peaked at 286.07 current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, -164.57 current US$, in 2008.
South Africa ranks 120th of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted net savings per capita in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -65.2 current US$ | — |
| 1991 | -11.48 current US$ | -82.4% |
| 1992 | 63.11 current US$ | -649.7% |
| 1993 | 91.75 current US$ | +45.4% |
| 1994 | 72.89 current US$ | -20.6% |
| 1995 | 200.21 current US$ | +174.7% |
| 1996 | 104.18 current US$ | -48.0% |
| 1997 | 131.12 current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1998 | 85.32 current US$ | -34.9% |
| 1999 | 66.64 current US$ | -21.9% |
| 2000 | 45.18 current US$ | -32.2% |
| 2001 | -24.64 current US$ | -154.5% |
| 2002 | 58.03 current US$ | -335.5% |
| 2003 | 206.92 current US$ | +256.6% |
| 2004 | 195.74 current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 286.07 current US$ | +46.1% |
| 2006 | 283.21 current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 165.81 current US$ | -41.5% |
| 2008 | -164.57 current US$ | -199.3% |
| 2009 | 173.62 current US$ | -205.5% |
| 2010 | 202.73 current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 148.67 current US$ | -26.7% |
| 2012 | -25.11 current US$ | -116.9% |
| 2013 | -84.62 current US$ | +237.0% |
| 2014 | -61.58 current US$ | -27.2% |
| 2015 | 27.96 current US$ | -145.4% |
| 2016 | -61.15 current US$ | -318.7% |
| 2017 | -11.98 current US$ | -80.4% |
| 2018 | -94.95 current US$ | +692.6% |
| 2019 | -110.95 current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2020 | -117.09 current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 65.13 current US$ | -155.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 65.13 current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 439.77 current US$, 15% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 65.13 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 66.51 current US$, 98% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adjusted net savings per capita in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -692.6% | -11.98 current US$ | -94.95 current US$ |
| 1992 | +649.7% | -11.48 current US$ | 63.11 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.85 current US$ | -65.2 current US$ | 200.21 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 122.54 current US$ | -164.57 current US$ | 286.07 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -7.1 current US$ | -110.95 current US$ | 202.73 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -25.98 current US$ | -117.09 current US$ | 65.13 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted net savings per capita in South Africa?
- Adjusted net savings per capita in South Africa was 65.13 current US$ in 2021, according to United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adjusted net savings per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 286.07 current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest adjusted net savings per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -164.57 current US$ in 2008.
- How does South Africa rank for adjusted net savings per capita?
- South Africa ranks 120th out of 164 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted net savings per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Adjusted net savings per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide.