Delemia NUMBERS Savings rate inSA Oho is the measure of the Investec Gibs Savings Index at the end of 2017 It marks a 27-year low point in SA’s savings track record 71.1... is the highest the index has ever been, showing that low savings are a structural problem in SA lem Kt)) ee, would be an acceptable level and would indicate that SA’s savings rate could support the country’s economic growth objectives Investec GIBS Savings Index 20.9% of GDP is SA's long-term average saving rate Sar > 30% is the saving rate required to fund the investment needed to achieve a 5.4% economic growth rate Source: Investec Gibs Savings Index