07_Multilateral loans, IMF in South Africa

South Africa: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF was 1.01 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.01 billion
Change on year
down 66.5%
World rank
25th
of 186 countries
All-time high
4.32 billion
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025

07_Multilateral loans, IMF in South Africa, 1990–2025

01.0B2.0B3.0B4.0B1990200720251990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 867.9M1995: 958.8M1996: 897.8M1997: 745.6M1998: 307.8M1999: 02000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 4.3B2022: 4.2B2023: 4.1B2024: 3.0B2025: 1.0B

Source: IMF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 07_multilateral loans, imf in South Africa is 1.01 billion, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 66.5% on the previous year.

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 25th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1990s 377.80 million 0 958.82 million 10
2000s 0 0 0 10
2010s 0 0 0 10
2020s 2.78 billion 0 4.32 billion 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 22 Uganda 1.32 billion compare
  2. 23 Sudan 1.32 billion compare
  3. 24 Serbia 1.26 billion compare
  4. 26 Moldova 1.00 billion compare
  5. 27 Benin 952.26 million compare
  6. 28 Madagascar 936.62 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 07_multilateral loans, imf in South Africa?
07_multilateral loans, imf in South Africa was 1.01 billion in 2025, 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 25th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
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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Indicator
07_Multilateral loans, IMF
Source
IMF
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
187 places, 6,706 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

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.