08_Multilateral loans, other institutions in South Africa

South Africa: 08_Multilateral loans, other institutions was 7.91 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
7.91 billion
Change on year
up 36.0%
World rank
27th
of 216 countries
All-time high
7.91 billion
in 2026
All-time low
36.00 million
in 1999
Years of data
31
1996–2026

08_Multilateral loans, other institutions in South Africa, 1996–2026

02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B1996201120261996: 898.0M1997: 746.0M1998: 308.0M1999: 36.0M2000: 84.9M2001: 122.0M2002: 94.9M2003: 130.5M2004: 226.7M2005: 328.5M2006: 308.4M2007: 324.6M2008: 293.4M2009: 240.7M2010: 209.1M2011: 1.1B2012: 1.7B2013: 2.7B2014: 3.2B2015: 3.5B2016: 3.5B2017: 4.2B2018: 5.2B2019: 4.1B2020: 3.3B2021: 4.0B2022: 4.6B2023: 4.2B2024: 5.0B2025: 5.8B2026: 7.9B

Source: African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, World Bank.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 7.91 billion for 08_multilateral loans, other institutions in 2026. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.

The figure is up 36.0% on the previous year and up 126.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 08_multilateral loans, other institutions in South Africa peaked at 7.91 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 36.00 million, in 1999.

That places South Africa 27th out of 216 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.

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

08_Multilateral loans, other institutions in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for 08_Multilateral loans, other institutions in South Africa, 1996 to 2026.
Year Value Change
1996 898.00 million —
1997 746.00 million -16.9%
1998 308.00 million -58.7%
1999 36.00 million -88.3%
2000 84.95 million +136.0%
2001 122.00 million +43.6%
2002 94.92 million -22.2%
2003 130.50 million +37.5%
2004 226.71 million +73.7%
2005 328.47 million +44.9%
2006 308.40 million -6.1%
2007 324.65 million +5.3%
2008 293.42 million -9.6%
2009 240.69 million -18.0%
2010 209.13 million -13.1%
2011 1.11 billion +429.1%
2012 1.67 billion +51.3%
2013 2.74 billion +63.4%
2014 3.22 billion +17.8%
2015 3.47 billion +7.6%
2016 3.50 billion +0.9%
2017 4.23 billion +21.0%
2018 5.16 billion +22.0%
2019 4.13 billion -19.9%
2020 3.35 billion -19.0%
2021 4.03 billion +20.4%
2022 4.58 billion +13.8%
2023 4.25 billion -7.3%
2024 5.03 billion +18.4%
2025 5.82 billion +15.7%
2026 7.91 billion +36.0%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 7.91 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.39 billion, 5.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 7.91 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.41 billion, 5.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where 08_Multilateral loans, other institutions in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2011 +429.1% 209.13 million 1.11 billion

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 497.00 million 36.00 million 898.00 million 4
2000s 215.47 million 84.95 million 328.47 million 10
2010s 2.94 billion 209.13 million 5.16 billion 10
2020s 5.00 billion 3.35 billion 7.91 billion 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is 08_multilateral loans, other institutions in South Africa?
08_multilateral loans, other institutions in South Africa was 7.91 billion in 2026, according to African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, World Bank.
What is the highest 08_multilateral loans, other institutions recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 7.91 billion in 2026.
What is the lowest 08_multilateral loans, other institutions recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 36.00 million in 1999.
How does South Africa rank for 08_multilateral loans, other institutions?
South Africa ranks 27th out of 216 countries with data for 2026.
Is 08_multilateral loans, other institutions rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 126.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, World Bank, published as part of 08_Multilateral loans, other institutions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
08_Multilateral loans, other institutions
Source
African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
218 places, 6,087 data points, 1996–2026
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The data are sourced from the African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Inter-American Development, and IBRD loans and IDA credits from the World Bank.