United States Foreign Direct Investment: Africa: South Africa data was reported at 21.000 USD mn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -44.000 USD mn for Mar 2018. United States Foreign Direct Investment: Africa: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.000 USD mn from Mar 1994 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 89 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 604.000 USD mn in Sep 2001 and a record low of -750.000 USD mn in Dec 2001. United States Foreign Direct Investment: Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.O004: Foreign Direct Investment: by Country: Flow.

Foreign Direct Investment in South Africa increased by 11700 ZAR Billion in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Income: Africa: South Africa data was reported at 17.000 USD mn in Jun 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 17.000 USD mn for Mar 2018. United States (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Income: Africa: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.000 USD mn from Sep 1996 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 142.000 USD mn in Dec 2014 and a record low of -43.000 USD mn in Jun 2001. United States (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Income: Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.O006: Foreign Direct Investment: by Country: Income.

Between 2014 and 2018, ** percent of FDI into Africa originated from China. Chinese direct investment on the African continent represented the main source of FDI, whereas the United States and France held ***** percent of the total FDI, respectively.

Russia (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: BoP Data: Inward: Non CIS: South Africa data was reported at -0.030 USD mn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.062 USD mn for Jun 2018. Russia (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: BoP Data: Inward: Non CIS: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Mar 2008 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.250 USD mn in Mar 2011 and a record low of -3.613 USD mn in Dec 2010. Russia (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: BoP Data: Inward: Non CIS: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Balance of Payments – Table RU.JBB004: Inward Foreign Direct Investments: by Country.

Historical chart and dataset showing South Africa foreign direct investment by year from 1970 to 2023.

After a peak in 2014, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa from the United States dropped to 44.81 billion U.S. dollars in 2020, but picked up again throughout the following years, reaching 56.29 in 2023. Africa receives lower FDI inflows than any other region. What is FDI? FDI is when investors from one country, in this case the United States, invest in firms that are based abroad. Often investors do this to earn higher returns due to a risk premium. They will seek markets where default risk is higher. If their investments mature, the returns are higher than they would be in a place with less risk. Effects of FDI The United States has higher FDI outflows than any other country, in large part because its economy is so large. In addition to seeking higher returns, some investors are interested in cultivating international relationships. This could be an effort to expand the consumer base, shore up supply chains, or for humanitarian or cultural reasons. For the receiving country, FDI means an increase in capital. For emerging markets, this can be critical. When the number of banks per country is low, capital access becomes difficult.

India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: South Africa data was reported at 907.190 INR mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 984.170 INR mn for 2017. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: South Africa data is updated yearly, averaging 312.770 INR mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,487.970 INR mn in 2016 and a record low of 0.000 INR mn in 2001. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OA022: Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Annual: by Country.

Colombia Foreign Direct Investment: South Africa data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in Sep 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for Jun 2018. Colombia Foreign Direct Investment: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Mar 2007 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.038 USD mn in Sep 2007 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Sep 2018. Colombia Foreign Direct Investment: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of the Republic of Colombia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.O005: Foreign Direct Investment: by Country.

India Foreign Direct Investment: Outflow: South Africa data was reported at 1.156 USD mn in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.348 USD mn for Sep 2018. India Foreign Direct Investment: Outflow: South Africa data is updated monthly, averaging 0.756 USD mn from Jul 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 128 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.621 USD mn in Jul 2009 and a record low of 0.003 USD mn in Aug 2014. India Foreign Direct Investment: Outflow: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Investment – Table IN.OA026: Foreign Direct Investment: Outflow: by Country.

China foreign direct investment for 2023 was 42.73 billion US dollars, a 77.54% decline from 2022.

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<li>China foreign direct investment for 2022 was <strong>190.20 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>44.72% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>China foreign direct investment for 2021 was <strong>344.07 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>35.95% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>China foreign direct investment for 2020 was <strong>253.10 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>35.22% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

India Foreign Direct Investment: Outflow: Equity: South Africa data was reported at 0.428 USD mn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.344 USD mn for Sep 2018. India Foreign Direct Investment: Outflow: Equity: South Africa data is updated monthly, averaging 0.334 USD mn from Jul 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 112 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.790 USD mn in Jan 2018 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Aug 2014. India Foreign Direct Investment: Outflow: Equity: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Investment – Table IN.OA026: Foreign Direct Investment: Outflow: by Country.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ghana amounted to 1.88 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, which represented roughly 3.3 percent of the country's GDP. Compared to 2020, the FDI inflow decreased by 730 million U.S. dollars. Ghana's mining and agricultural sectors are major areas for direct investment equity flows. In 2020, the total investment flowing into the mining sector totaled slightly over 1.1 billion U.S. dollars. Comparatively, direct investment aimed at the agriculture, farming, and fishing sector reached around 8.6 million U.S. dollars.

Major foreign investors

The government of Ghana has introduced tax holidays and corporate tax reductions or exemptions to promote foreign investments. In recent years, some major foreign investors in the country have included China and the United Kingdom. For instance, in 2020, the total stock of FDIs emanating from China amounted to around 1.6 billion U.S. dollars. Other main investors include South Africa, the Netherlands, and Australia.

Rising contribution of domestic investment to GDP

Gross domestic investment was projected to account for 22.1 percent of Ghana's GDP in 2022, representing an increase from an estimated 20.1 percent in the previous year. For domestic private investments, the share was forecast at 20.4 percent in 2022, up from the 18 percent estimate in the preceding year. On the other hand, domestic public investments in Ghana was projected at 1.8 percent of the nation's GDP in 2022, slightly declining from 2.1 percent in 2021.

Turkey (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Flows: Africa: OT: South Africa data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in May 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for Apr 2018. Turkey (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Flows: Africa: OT: South Africa data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Jan 2005 (Median) to May 2018, with 161 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 221.000 USD mn in Dec 2013 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in May 2018. Turkey (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Flows: Africa: OT: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.O003: Foreign Direct Investment: Flow: by Country.

Pakistan Foreign Investment: Portfolio Investment: South Africa data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for Sep 2018. Pakistan Foreign Investment: Portfolio Investment: South Africa data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Apr 2008 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 66 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.029 USD mn in Apr 2008 and a record low of -0.014 USD mn in Mar 2016. Pakistan Foreign Investment: Portfolio Investment: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Bank of Pakistan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.O001: Foreign Investment .

Myanmar (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Annual: PE: Value: South Africa data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for 2018. Myanmar (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Annual: PE: Value: South Africa data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Mar 2018 (Median) to 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 USD mn in 2023 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2023. Myanmar (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Annual: PE: Value: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Planning and Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Myanmar – Table MM.O001: Foreign Direct Investment.

Goal 17Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable DevelopmentTarget 17.1: Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collectionIndicator 17.1.1: Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP, by sourceGR_G14_GDP: Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a proportion of GDP (%)GR_G14_XDC: Total government revenue, in local currencyIndicator 17.1.2: Proportion of domestic budget funded by domestic taxesGC_GOB_TAXD: Proportion of domestic budget funded by domestic taxes (% of GDP)Target 17.2: Developed countries to implement fully their official development assistance commitments, including the commitment by many developed countries to achieve the target of 0.7 per cent of gross national income for official development assistance (ODA/GNI) to developing countries and 0.15 to 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries; ODA providers are encouraged to consider setting a target to provide at least 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countriesIndicator 17.2.1: Net official development assistance, total and to least developed countries, as a proportion of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee donors’ gross national income (GNI)DC_ODA_SIDSG: Net official development assistance (ODA) to small island states (SIDS) as a percentage of OECD-DAC donors' GNI, by donor countries (%)DC_ODA_LDCG: Net official development assistance (ODA) to LDCs as a percentage of OECD-DAC donors' GNI, by donor countries (%)DC_ODA_LLDC: Net official development assistance (ODA) to landlocked developing countries from OECD-DAC countries, by donor countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)DC_ODA_SIDS: Net official development assistance (ODA) to small island states (SIDS) from OECD-DAC countries, by donor countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)DC_ODA_LDCS: Net official development assistance (ODA) to LDCs from OECD-DAC countries, by donor countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)DC_ODA_LLDCG: Net official development assistance (ODA) to landlocked developing countries as a percentage of OECD-DAC donors' GNI, by donor countries (%)DC_ODA_TOTG: Net official development assistance (ODA) as a percentage of OECD-DAC donors' GNI, by donor countries (%)DC_ODA_TOTL: Net official development assistance (ODA) from OECD-DAC countries, by donor countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)DC_ODA_TOTLGE: Official development assistance (ODA) from OECD-DAC countries on grant equivalent basis, by donor countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)DC_ODA_TOTGGE: Official development assistance (ODA) as a percentage of OECD-DAC donors' GNI on grant equivalent basis, by donor countries (%)Target 17.3: Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sourcesIndicator 17.3.1: Foreign direct investment, official development assistance and South-South cooperation as a proportion of gross national incomeGF_FRN_FDI: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of US dollars)Indicator 17.3.2: Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of total GDPBX_TRF_PWKR: Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of total GDP (%)Target 17.4: Assist developing countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distressIndicator 17.4.1: Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods and servicesDT_TDS_DECT: Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods and services (%)Target 17.5: Adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for least developed countriesIndicator 17.5.1: Number of countries that adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for developing countries, including the least developed countriesSG_CPA_SIGN_BIT: Number of countries with a signed bilateral investment treaty (BIT) (Number)SG_CPA_INFORCE_BIT: Number of countries with an inforce bilateral investment treaty (BIT) (Number)Target 17.6: Enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge-sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanismIndicator 17.6.1: Fixed Internet broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, by speed5IT_NET_BBNDN: Number of fixed Internet broadband subscriptions, by speed (number)IT_NET_BBND: Fixed Internet broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, by speed (per 100 inhabitants)Target 17.7: Promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries on favourable terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreedIndicator 17.7.1: Total amount of funding for developing countries to promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologiesTarget 17.8: Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technologyIndicator 17.8.1: Proportion of individuals using the InternetIT_USE_ii99: Internet users per 100 inhabitantsTarget 17.9: Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries to support national plans to implement all the Sustainable Development Goals, including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperationIndicator 17.9.1: Dollar value of financial and technical assistance (including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation) committed to developing countriesDC_FTA_TOTAL: Total official development assistance (gross disbursement) for technical cooperation (millions of 2018 United States dollars)Target 17.10: Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations under its Doha Development AgendaIndicator 17.10.1: Worldwide weighted tariff-averageTM_TAX_WMFN: Worldwide weighted tariff-average, most-favoured-nation status, by type of product (%)TM_TAX_WMPS: Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of product (%)Target 17.11: Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020Indicator 17.11.1: Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global exportsTX_IMP_GBMRCH: Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global merchandise imports (%)TX_EXP_GBMRCH: Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global merchandise exports (%)TX_EXP_GBSVR: Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global services exports (%)TX_IMP_GBSVR: Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global services imports (%)Target 17.12: Realize timely implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access on a lasting basis for all least developed countries, consistent with World Trade Organization decisions, including by ensuring that preferential rules of origin applicable to imports from least developed countries are transparent and simple, and contribute to facilitating market accessIndicator 17.12.1: Weighted average tariffs faced by developing countries, least developed countries and small island developing StatesTM_TAX_DMFN: Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation status, by type of product (%)TM_TAX_DPRF: Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status, by type of product (%)Target 17.13: Enhance global macroeconomic stability, including through policy coordination and policy coherenceIndicator 17.13.1: Macroeconomic DashboardTarget 17.14: Enhance policy coherence for sustainable developmentIndicator 17.14.1: Number of countries with mechanisms in place to enhance policy coherence of sustainable developmentSG_CPA_SDEVP: Mechanisms in place to enhance policy coherence for sustainable development (%)Target 17.15: Respect each country’s policy space and leadership to establish and implement policies for poverty eradication and sustainable developmentIndicator 17.15.1: Extent of use of country-owned results frameworks and planning tools by providers of development cooperationSG_PLN_PRVRIMON: Proportion of results indicators which will be monitored using government sources and monitoring systems - data by provider (%)SG_PLN_RECRIMON: Proportion of results indicators which will be monitored using government sources and monitoring systems - data by recipient (%)SG_PLN_PRVNDI: Proportion of project objectives of new development interventions drawn from country-led result frameworks - data by provider (%)SG_PLN_RECNDI: Proportion of project objectives in new development interventions drawn from country-led result frameworks - data by recipient (%)SG_PLN_PRVRICTRY: Proportion of results indicators drawn from country-led results frameworks - data by provider (%)SG_PLN_RECRICTRY: Proportion of results indicators drawn from country-led results frameworks - data by recipient (%)SG_PLN_REPOLRES: Extent of use of country-owned results frameworks and planning tools by providers of development cooperation - data by recipient (%) SG_PLN_PRPOLRES: Extent of use of country-owned results frameworks and planning tools by providers 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India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: South Africa data was reported at 0.330 USD mn in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.510 USD mn for Sep 2018. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.510 USD mn from Dec 2008 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.390 USD mn in Jun 2013 and a record low of 0.030 USD mn in Mar 2011. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Investment – Table IN.OA005: Foreign Direct Investment Inflow: by Country: USD.

Pakistan Foreign Investment: Direct Investment: Outflow: South Africa data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in Jun 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for May 2018. Pakistan Foreign Investment: Direct Investment: Outflow: South Africa data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Jul 2012 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 72 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.148 USD mn in Dec 2017 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Jun 2018. Pakistan Foreign Investment: Direct Investment: Outflow: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Bank of Pakistan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.O001: Foreign Investment .

India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Year to Date: USD: South Africa data was reported at 13.390 USD mn in Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.060 USD mn for Sep 2018. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Year to Date: USD: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.205 USD mn from Sep 2004 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126.190 USD mn in Dec 2016 and a record low of 0.030 USD mn in Mar 2011. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Year to Date: USD: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OA017: Foreign Direct Investment Inflow: Calendar Year: ytd: by Country: USD.