12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate was 5.03 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
5.03 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 178.3%
World rank
112th
of 208 countries
All-time high
51.63 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-29.79 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
35
1991–2025

12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1991–2025

-2002040601991200820251991: -13 % change on previous year1992: -20.7 % change on previous year1993: 45.3 % change on previous year1994: -5.2 % change on previous year1995: 45.1 % change on previous year1996: -12.2 % change on previous year1997: 39.8 % change on previous year1998: 6.5 % change on previous year1999: -6.4 % change on previous year2000: -6.7 % change on previous year2001: -10 % change on previous year2002: -29.8 % change on previous year2003: 21.5 % change on previous year2004: -1.4 % change on previous year2005: -10.8 % change on previous year2006: 51.6 % change on previous year2007: 0.166 % change on previous year2008: 28.9 % change on previous year2009: -6.2 % change on previous year2010: -5.4 % change on previous year2011: 21.3 % change on previous year2012: -15.8 % change on previous year2013: -11.7 % change on previous year2014: 10.5 % change on previous year2015: 23.7 % change on previous year2016: -20 % change on previous year2017: -3 % change on previous year2018: 9 % change on previous year2019: 9.6 % change on previous year2020: -2.1 % change on previous year2021: -22.6 % change on previous year2022: 3 % change on previous year2023: 1.5 % change on previous year2024: -6.4 % change on previous year2025: 5 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate in South Africa is 5.03 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 178.3% on the previous year and down 78.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 51.63 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -29.79 % change on previous year, in 2002.

South Africa ranks 112th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1991 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1991 -13.05 % change on previous year
1992 -20.72 % change on previous year +58.8%
1993 45.28 % change on previous year -318.6%
1994 -5.24 % change on previous year -111.6%
1995 45.06 % change on previous year -960.1%
1996 -12.22 % change on previous year -127.1%
1997 39.84 % change on previous year -426.0%
1998 6.53 % change on previous year -83.6%
1999 -6.42 % change on previous year -198.3%
2000 -6.74 % change on previous year +5.0%
2001 -9.98 % change on previous year +48.1%
2002 -29.79 % change on previous year +198.6%
2003 21.54 % change on previous year -172.3%
2004 -1.4 % change on previous year -106.5%
2005 -10.76 % change on previous year +665.9%
2006 51.63 % change on previous year -579.9%
2007 0.1658 % change on previous year -99.7%
2008 28.95 % change on previous year +17356.0%
2009 -6.16 % change on previous year -121.3%
2010 -5.39 % change on previous year -12.4%
2011 21.34 % change on previous year -495.8%
2012 -15.8 % change on previous year -174.1%
2013 -11.7 % change on previous year -25.9%
2014 10.5 % change on previous year -189.7%
2015 23.66 % change on previous year +125.4%
2016 -19.97 % change on previous year -184.4%
2017 -2.98 % change on previous year -85.1%
2018 9.03 % change on previous year -403.3%
2019 9.61 % change on previous year +6.5%
2020 -2.14 % change on previous year -122.3%
2021 -22.64 % change on previous year +956.3%
2022 3.01 % change on previous year -113.3%
2023 1.49 % change on previous year -50.4%
2024 -6.43 % change on previous year -530.6%
2025 5.03 % change on previous year -178.3%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 5.03 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.79 % change on previous year, 57% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 5.03 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.37 % change on previous year, 49% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate 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
2008 +17356.0% 0.1658 % change on previous year 28.95 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.79 % change on previous year -20.72 % change on previous year 45.28 % change on previous year 9
2000s 3.75 % change on previous year -29.79 % change on previous year 51.63 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.83 % change on previous year -19.97 % change on previous year 23.66 % change on previous year 10
2020s -3.61 % change on previous year -22.64 % change on previous year 5.03 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 109 Brazil 5.61 % change on previous year compare
  2. 110 Ukraine 5.4 % change on previous year compare
  3. 111 Togo 5.39 % change on previous year compare
  4. 113 Egypt 4.26 % change on previous year compare
  5. 114 Seychelles 4.25 % change on previous year compare
  6. 115 Nigeria 3.82 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 208 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate in South Africa?
12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate in South Africa was 5.03 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 51.63 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -29.79 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does South Africa rank for 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 112th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
Is 12_liabilities to bis banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 78.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
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Indicator
12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
208 places, 6,592 data points, 1991–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in 12_Liabilities to BIS banks (cons.), short term. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.