Ghana vs South Africa: 18_International debt securities, short term
Ghana
3.62 billion
in 2026
South Africa
3.84 billion
in 2026
Ghana rank
57th
South Africa rank
56th
18_International debt securities, short term over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.84 billion against 3.62 billion in Ghana, a difference of 224.00 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 56th of 154 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 627.50 million | 627.50 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 0 | 1.00 billion | 1.00 billion | South Africa |
| 2010s | 95.00 million | 2.95 billion | 2.86 billion | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.60 billion | 4.18 billion | 2.58 billion | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 18_international debt securities, short term, Ghana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3.84 billion against 3.62 billion in Ghana as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 18_international debt securities, short term between Ghana and South Africa?
- 224.00 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- Ghana ranks 57th 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.