07_Multilateral loans, IMF in South Africa
South Africa: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF was 0 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
07_Multilateral loans, IMF in South Africa, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 07_multilateral loans, imf in South Africa is 0, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is down 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, 07_multilateral loans, imf in South Africa peaked at 4.32 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places South Africa 84th out of 187 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
07_Multilateral loans, IMF in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 867.94 million | — |
| 1995 | 958.82 million | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 897.81 million | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 745.63 million | -17.0% |
| 1998 | 307.80 million | -58.7% |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 4.32 billion | — |
| 2022 | 4.22 billion | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 4.10 billion | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 3.03 billion | -26.2% |
| 2025 | 1.01 billion | -66.5% |
| 2026 | 0 | -100.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 409.92 million. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 377.80 million | 0 | 958.82 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.38 billion | 0 | 4.32 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 81 Lesotho 14.23 million compare
- 82 Dominica 12.55 million compare
- 83 Solomon Islands 8.46 million compare
- 84 Algeria 0 compare
- 84 Antigua and Barbuda 0 compare
- 84 Australia 0
- 84 Austria 0
- 84 Azerbaijan 0 compare
- 84 Bahamas 0 compare
- 84 Bahrain 0
- 84 Belarus 0 compare
- 84 Belgium 0
- 84 Belize 0 compare
- 84 Bhutan 0
- 84 Bolivia 0 compare
- 84 Botswana 0
- 84 Brazil 0 compare
- 84 Brunei 0
- 84 Bulgaria 0 compare
- 84 Cambodia 0 compare
- 84 Canada 0
- 84 Chile 0 compare
- 84 China 0 compare
- 84 Colombia 0 compare
- 84 Croatia 0 compare
- 84 Cyprus 0 compare
- 84 Czechia 0 compare
- 84 Denmark 0
- 84 Dominican Republic 0 compare
- 84 Eritrea 0
- 84 Estonia 0 compare
- 84 Eswatini 0 compare
- 84 Fiji 0
- 84 Finland 0
- 84 France 0
- 84 Germany 0
- 84 Greece 0 compare
- 84 Guatemala 0 compare
- 84 Guyana 0 compare
- 84 Hong Kong 0 compare
- 84 Hungary 0 compare
- 84 Iceland 0 compare
- 84 India 0 compare
- 84 Indonesia 0 compare
- 84 Iran 0
- 84 Iraq 0 compare
- 84 Ireland 0 compare
- 84 Israel 0 compare
- 84 Italy 0
- 84 Japan 0
- 84 Kazakhstan 0 compare
- 84 Kiribati 0
- 84 South Korea 0 compare
- 84 Kuwait 0
- 84 Laos 0 compare
- 84 Latvia 0 compare
- 84 Lebanon 0 compare
- 84 Libya 0
- 84 Lithuania 0 compare
- 84 Luxembourg 0
- 84 Malaysia 0
- 84 Malta 0
- 84 Marshall Islands 0
- 84 Mauritius 0 compare
- 84 Mexico 0 compare
- 84 Micronesia (country) 0
- 84 Montenegro 0 compare
- 84 Mozambique 0 compare
- 84 Netherlands 0
- 84 New Zealand 0
- 84 Nigeria 0 compare
- 84 Norway 0
- 84 Oman 0
- 84 Palau 0
- 84 Panama 0 compare
- 84 Peru 0 compare
- 84 Philippines 0 compare
- 84 Poland 0 compare
- 84 Portugal 0 compare
- 84 Qatar 0
- 84 Romania 0 compare
- 84 Russia 0 compare
- 84 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0 compare
- 84 San Marino 0
- 84 Saudi Arabia 0
- 84 Singapore 0
- 84 Slovakia 0 compare
- 84 Slovenia 0 compare
- 84 Spain 0
- 84 Sweden 0
- 84 Switzerland 0
- 84 Syria 0
- 84 Thailand 0 compare
- 84 East Timor 0
- 84 Trinidad and Tobago 0 compare
- 84 Turkey 0 compare
- 84 Turkmenistan 0
- 84 United Arab Emirates 0
- 84 United Kingdom 0
- 84 United States 0
- 84 Uruguay 0 compare
- 84 Vanuatu 0 compare
- 84 Venezuela 0 compare
- 84 Vietnam 0 compare
- 84 Yemen 0 compare
- 84 Zimbabwe 0 compare
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 07_multilateral loans, imf in South Africa?
- 07_multilateral loans, imf in South Africa was 0 in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 07_multilateral loans, imf recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.32 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest 07_multilateral loans, imf recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for 07_multilateral loans, imf?
- South Africa ranks 84th out of 187 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data cover total outstanding loans and other liabilities to the IMF as at the end of the reference period. Outstanding IMF credit and loans outstanding—representing the sum of (1) the use of IMF credit within the General Resources Account, (2) outstanding loans under the Structural Adjustment Facility (SAF), the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) and the Trust Fund, and (3) arrears of interest (if applicable). The data are sourced from IMF records. Data on total IMF credit and loans are also disseminated in the IMF’s statistical publication, International Financial Statistics.