15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Africa
South Africa: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 2.22 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Africa, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Africa is 2.22 billion, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 32.7% on the previous year and down 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Africa peaked at 2.83 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 114.57 million, in 2002.
That places South Africa 40th out of 215 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 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 204.86 million | — |
| 2002 | 114.57 million | -44.1% |
| 2003 | 114.79 million | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 184.83 million | +61.0% |
| 2005 | 241.36 million | +30.6% |
| 2006 | 370.92 million | +53.7% |
| 2007 | 348.65 million | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 228.58 million | -34.4% |
| 2009 | 774.81 million | +239.0% |
| 2010 | 629.96 million | -18.7% |
| 2011 | 440.95 million | -30.0% |
| 2012 | 750.74 million | +70.3% |
| 2013 | 556.62 million | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 618.30 million | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 2.83 billion | +358.1% |
| 2016 | 352.45 million | -87.6% |
| 2017 | 150.84 million | -57.2% |
| 2018 | 633.93 million | +320.3% |
| 2019 | 1.25 billion | +97.9% |
| 2020 | 1.29 billion | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 1.06 billion | -17.9% |
| 2022 | 1.69 billion | +60.0% |
| 2023 | 1.98 billion | +17.0% |
| 2024 | 1.67 billion | -15.5% |
| 2025 | 2.22 billion | +32.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2.22 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.66 million, 476.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 2.22 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 248,834, 8927.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +358.1% | 618.30 million | 2.83 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 287.04 million | 114.57 million | 774.81 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 822.09 million | 150.84 million | 2.83 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.65 billion | 1.06 billion | 2.22 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- 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 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Africa?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Africa was 2.22 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.83 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 114.57 million in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- South Africa ranks 40th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Short-term debt securities cover such instruments as treasury bills, commercial paper, and bankers' acceptances that usually give the holder the unconditional right to a stated fixed sum of money on a specified date. These instruments are usually traded on organized markets at a discount and have an original term to maturity of one year or less.