South Africa reported foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of ZAR 41.3 billion in Q4 2025, the highest level since Q2 2023, compared to outflows of ZAR 21 billion in Q3, according to central bank data. The shift was mainly driven by nonresident investments in the media and entertainment, industrial equipment and services, and logistics sectors. Portfolio investment liabilities recorded a marginal inflow of ZAR 2.8 billion following an inflow of ZAR 40.7 billion in the previous quarter. Non-residents acquired debt securities to the value of ZAR 12.9 billion in Q4 compared with purchases of ZAR 42.7 billion in the third quarter. Cumulatively, annual direct investment liabilities switched from an inflow of ZAR 43.5 billion in 2024 to an outflow of ZAR 41.4 billion in 2025. source: South African Reserve Bank

Foreign Direct Investment in South Africa increased by 41300 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Foreign Direct Investment in South Africa averaged 10341.91 ZAR Million from 1985 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 562292.00 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2021 and a record low of -73452.00 ZAR Million in the second quarter of 2025. This page provides - South Africa Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. South Africa Foreign Direct Investment - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on April of 2026.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Current Account 50169.00 -72028.00 ZAR Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP -0.50 -0.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
External Debt 200307.00 193047.00 USD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 41300.00 -21000.00 ZAR Million Dec 2025
Terms of Trade 117.20 110.80 points Dec 2025


South Africa Foreign Direct Investment
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
41300.00 -21000.00 562292.00 -73452.00 1985 - 2025 ZAR Million Quarterly
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South Africa Attracts FDI Inflows in Q4
South Africa reported foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of ZAR 41.3 billion in Q4 2025, the highest level since Q2 2023, compared to outflows of ZAR 21 billion in Q3, according to central bank data. The shift was mainly driven by nonresident investments in the media and entertainment, industrial equipment and services, and logistics sectors. Portfolio investment liabilities recorded a marginal inflow of ZAR 2.8 billion following an inflow of ZAR 40.7 billion in the previous quarter. Non-residents acquired debt securities to the value of ZAR 12.9 billion in Q4 compared with purchases of ZAR 42.7 billion in the third quarter. Cumulatively, annual direct investment liabilities switched from an inflow of ZAR 43.5 billion in 2024 to an outflow of ZAR 41.4 billion in 2025.
2026-03-31
South Africa Posts Largest FDI Outflow on Record
South Africa saw a net outflow of ZAR 73.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Q2 2025, a sharp reversal from inflows of ZAR 11.7 billion in the previous quarter, according to central bank data. This marked the largest outflow since available records began in Q1 1985, mainly attributable to Anglo American’s divestment of its platinum unit, now operating as Valterra Platinum. Conversely, portfolio investments shifted to inflows of ZAR 69.4 billion from outflows of ZAR 53.7 billion in Q1, mainly due to the distribution of shares in Valterra Platinum to non-resident shareholders of Anglo American.
2025-09-30
South Africa FDI Inflows Rise in Q1
South Africa attracted ZAR 11.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Q1 2025—the highest level since Q2 2024—up from ZAR 7.5 billion in the previous quarter, according to central bank data. The increase was driven by non-resident parent companies boosting equity stakes in their domestic subsidiaries. On the other hand, portfolio investments shifted from inflows of ZAR 33.4 billion in Q4 2024 to outflows totaling ZAR 53.7 billion, mainly due to non-residents' net disposal of domestic equity securities and the redemption of an international bond by a public corporation.
2025-06-26