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South Africa Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) in South Africa stood at $53.38 billion in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 4.6% from $51.02 billion in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was $59.09 billion (down 9.7% since). The highest value since 1970 was $59.09 billion in 2011, the lowest $2.368 billion in 1970. South Africa ranked 38th highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2021; China ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: Current USD · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2021

Key facts

What is the latest Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) in South Africa?

Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) in South Africa stood at $53.38 billion in 2021, according to World Bank.

Is Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) in South Africa rising or falling?

The latest value is up 4.6% from $51.02 billion in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was $59.09 billion (down 9.7% since).

How does South Africa rank for Depreciation (fixed capital consumption)?

South Africa ranked 38th highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2021; China ranked first.

What is the highest Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) on record in South Africa?

The highest value since 1970 was $59.09 billion in 2011, the lowest $2.368 billion in 1970.

Metadata for Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) in South Africa
IndicatorDepreciation (fixed capital consumption)
CountrySouth Africa
CategoryMacroeconomics
UnitCurrent USD
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: $53.38 billion (2021)

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Source:World Bank — series NY.ADJ.DKAP.CD
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/depreciation-fixed-capital-consumption/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.ADJ.DKAP.CD

MLA

World Bank. "Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/depreciation-fixed-capital-consumption/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.ADJ.DKAP.CD.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/depreciation-fixed-capital-consumption/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.ADJ.DKAP.CD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_depreciation_fixed_capital_consumption_zaf,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Depreciation (fixed capital consumption) --- South Africa}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/depreciation-fixed-capital-consumption/ZAF},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.ADJ.DKAP.CD}
}