Nigeria vs South Africa: 18_International debt securities, short term
Nigeria
3.55 billion
in 2026
South Africa
3.84 billion
in 2026
Nigeria rank
58th
South Africa rank
56th
18_International debt securities, short term over time
- Nigeria
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.84 billion against 3.55 billion in Nigeria, a difference of 294.00 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was South Africa ahead.
Nigeria ranks 58th 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 | Nigeria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 627.50 million | 627.50 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 205.10 million | 1.00 billion | 799.60 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 418.20 million | 2.95 billion | 2.54 billion | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.61 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, Nigeria or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3.84 billion against 3.55 billion in Nigeria as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 18_international debt securities, short term between Nigeria and South Africa?
- 294.00 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Africa?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do Nigeria and South Africa rank globally for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- Nigeria ranks 58th 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.