Bahamas vs South Africa: 18_International debt securities, short term
Bahamas
3.95 billion
in 2026
South Africa
3.84 billion
in 2026
Bahamas rank
54th
South Africa rank
56th
18_International debt securities, short term over time
- Bahamas
- South Africa
How they compare
Bahamas currently reports 3.95 billion against 3.84 billion in South Africa, a difference of 105.00 million.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Bahamas ahead.
Bahamas ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 56th of 154 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Bahamas averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bahamas | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.51 billion | 627.50 million | 1.88 billion | Bahamas |
| 2000s | 1.67 billion | 1.00 billion | 666.60 million | Bahamas |
| 2010s | 3.38 billion | 2.95 billion | 425.90 million | Bahamas |
| 2020s | 3.68 billion | 4.18 billion | 499.71 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 18_international debt securities, short term, Bahamas or South Africa?
- Bahamas, at 3.95 billion against 3.84 billion in South Africa as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 18_international debt securities, short term between Bahamas and South Africa?
- 105.00 million, with Bahamas ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bahamas and South Africa?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do Bahamas and South Africa rank globally for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- Bahamas ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 56th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BIS, published as 18_International debt securities, short term. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) International Debt Securities Statistics and cover securities with original maturity of up to 12 months.