15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual in South Africa
South Africa: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual was 32.7 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual in South Africa, 2002–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual in South Africa stood at 32.7 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 311.1% on the previous year and down 90.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual in South Africa peaked at 358.12 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -87.56 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places South Africa 31st out of 181 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.
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -44.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0.1894 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 2004 | 61.02 % change on previous year | +32115.9% |
| 2005 | 30.58 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2006 | 53.68 % change on previous year | +75.5% |
| 2007 | -6 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 2008 | -34.44 % change on previous year | +473.5% |
| 2009 | 238.96 % change on previous year | -793.9% |
| 2010 | -18.7 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 2011 | -30 % change on previous year | +60.5% |
| 2012 | 70.26 % change on previous year | -334.2% |
| 2013 | -25.86 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 2014 | 11.08 % change on previous year | -142.9% |
| 2015 | 358.12 % change on previous year | +3131.6% |
| 2016 | -87.56 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2017 | -57.2 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2018 | 320.27 % change on previous year | -659.9% |
| 2019 | 97.91 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2020 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 2021 | -17.89 % change on previous year | -748.1% |
| 2022 | 59.98 % change on previous year | -435.4% |
| 2023 | 16.97 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2024 | -15.49 % change on previous year | -191.3% |
| 2025 | 32.7 % change on previous year | -311.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +32115.9% | 0.1894 % change on previous year | 61.02 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | +3131.6% | 11.08 % change on previous year | 358.12 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.49 % change on previous year | -44.07 % change on previous year | 238.96 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 63.83 % change on previous year | -87.56 % change on previous year | 358.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.17 % change on previous year | -17.89 % change on previous year | 59.98 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual in South Africa?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual in South Africa was 32.7 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 358.12 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -87.56 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual?
- South Africa ranks 31st out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.