02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks in South Africa
South Africa: 02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks was 15.52 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks in South Africa, 1995–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 15.52 billion for 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks in 2025.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks in South Africa peaked at 27.21 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.19 billion, in 2002.
That places South Africa 55th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6.16 billion | — |
| 1996 | 6.26 billion | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 6.77 billion | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 6.69 billion | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 7.55 billion | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 6.31 billion | -16.4% |
| 2001 | 6.52 billion | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 5.19 billion | -20.4% |
| 2003 | 5.79 billion | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 6.42 billion | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 6.19 billion | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 6.78 billion | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 9.28 billion | +36.8% |
| 2008 | 11.70 billion | +26.1% |
| 2009 | 10.57 billion | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 9.36 billion | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 10.95 billion | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 12.31 billion | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 15.81 billion | +28.4% |
| 2014 | 16.29 billion | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 15.77 billion | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 18.64 billion | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 22.74 billion | +22.0% |
| 2018 | 26.70 billion | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 27.21 billion | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 23.21 billion | -14.7% |
| 2021 | 19.76 billion | -14.9% |
| 2022 | 16.93 billion | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 17.71 billion | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 16.49 billion | -6.9% |
| 2025 | 15.52 billion | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.69 billion | 6.16 billion | 7.55 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.47 billion | 5.19 billion | 11.70 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.58 billion | 9.36 billion | 27.21 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.27 billion | 15.52 billion | 23.21 billion | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks in South Africa?
- 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks in South Africa was 15.52 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 27.21 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.19 billion in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks?
- South Africa ranks 55th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Locational Banking Statistics.