South Africa vs Switzerland: 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate
South Africa
2.71 % change on previous year
in 2025
Switzerland
3.62 % change on previous year
in 2025
South Africa rank
93rd
Switzerland rank
92nd
24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 3.62 % change on previous year against 2.71 % change on previous year in South Africa, a difference of 0.91 % change on previous year.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 93rd and Switzerland ranks 92nd of 175 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.9 % change on previous year | 5.66 % change on previous year | 32.24 % change on previous year | South Africa |
| 2000s | 23.95 % change on previous year | 5.09 % change on previous year | 18.86 % change on previous year | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4.21 % change on previous year | 37.67 % change on previous year | 33.46 % change on previous year | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 3.62 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 1.39 % change on previous year | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate, South Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 3.62 % change on previous year against 2.71 % change on previous year in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 0.91 % change on previous year, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 93rd and Switzerland ranks 92nd of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Statizoid (derived), published as 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.