South Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

Score

CautionBB-

Caution Investment Destination

Significant risks present — experienced investors with hedging strategies

Score Breakdown

Economic Health (30%)38

Political Safety (25%)45

Business Climate (20%)42

Financial Strength (15%)35

Growth Potential (10%)38

Investment Profile

Economic

GDP$380B

GDP Growth0.8%

GDP per Capita$6,300

Inflation5.4%

Current Account-1.5% GDP

Financial & Fiscal

Government Debt75% GDP

FDI Inflows1.2% GDP

Trade Openness60%

Credit RatingBB-

Governance (WGI)

Political Stability-0.2

Rule of Law0.0

Corruption Control-0.1

Regulatory Quality0.2

Population62M

Pop. Growth0.9%

Sector Investment Analysis

Mining

8% of GDP

stable75

Financial Services

6% of GDP

stable70

Agriculture

2% of GDP

stable55

Energy

4% of GDP

declining48