04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans in South Africa

South Africa: 04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans was 2.47 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.47 billion
Change on year
up 27.2%
World rank
21st
of 130 countries
All-time high
2.47 billion
in 2023
All-time low
210.00 million
in 2005
Years of data
20
2004–2023

04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans in South Africa, 2004–2023

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2.0B2.5B2004201320232004: 232.0M2005: 210.0M2006: 382.0M2007: 558.0M2008: 723.0M2009: 552.0M2010: 499.0M2011: 875.0M2012: 781.0M2013: 995.0M2014: 1.1B2015: 1.2B2016: 1.5B2017: 1.6B2018: 1.6B2019: 1.7B2020: 1.6B2021: 1.8B2022: 1.9B2023: 2.5B

Source: OECD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans in South Africa is 2.47 billion, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of up 27.2% on the previous year and up 148.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans in South Africa peaked at 2.47 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 210.00 million, in 2005.

South Africa ranks 21st of 130 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 442.83 million 210.00 million 723.00 million 6
2010s 1.18 billion 499.00 million 1.66 billion 10
2020s 1.95 billion 1.62 billion 2.47 billion 4

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  6. 24 Mozambique 1.82 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans in South Africa?
04_official bilateral loans, aid loans in South Africa was 2.47 billion in 2023, according to OECD.
What is the highest 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 2.47 billion in 2023.
What is the lowest 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 210.00 million in 2005.
How does South Africa rank for 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans?
South Africa ranks 21st out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
Is 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 148.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from OECD, published as part of 04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans
Source
OECD
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
132 places, 2,428 data points, 2004–2023
Last refreshed

Aid loans cover Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans. ODA loans are concessional loans provided by the official sector to countries and territories on the DAC List of ODA Recipients.