24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate was 2.71 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.71 % change on previous year for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 423.1% on the previous year and up 144.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 212.01 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -32.4 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places South Africa 93rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -168.2% |
| 1993 | -32.4 % change on previous year | +465.5% |
| 1994 | -18.3 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 1995 | 212.01 % change on previous year | -1258.8% |
| 1996 | -0.5712 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 1997 | -0.0153 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 1998 | 198.76 % change on previous year | -1295152.1% |
| 1999 | -21.04 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 2000 | 48.22 % change on previous year | -329.2% |
| 2001 | -3.51 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2002 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2003 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -170.0% |
| 2004 | 35.51 % change on previous year | +1868.8% |
| 2005 | 71.06 % change on previous year | +100.1% |
| 2006 | 45.65 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 2007 | 15.73 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 2008 | 28.37 % change on previous year | +80.3% |
| 2009 | -0.7823 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 2010 | 23.44 % change on previous year | -3096.5% |
| 2011 | 16.04 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2012 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2013 | -0.9395 % change on previous year | -186.9% |
| 2014 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -290.1% |
| 2015 | -6.07 % change on previous year | -439.7% |
| 2016 | 0.339 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 2017 | -0.6017 % change on previous year | -277.5% |
| 2018 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -1341.3% |
| 2019 | -0.4365 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 2020 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -884.4% |
| 2021 | 0.4935 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 2022 | 9.05 % change on previous year | +1734.1% |
| 2023 | 6.91 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2024 | -0.8389 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2025 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -423.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2.71 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.77 % change on previous year, 40% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 2.71 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.56 % change on previous year, 32% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 24_International reserves (excluding gold), 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +1295152.1% | -0.0153 % change on previous year | 198.76 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +3096.5% | -0.7823 % change on previous year | 23.44 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +1868.8% | 1.8 % change on previous year | 35.51 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +1734.1% | 0.4935 % change on previous year | 9.05 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | +1341.3% | -0.6017 % change on previous year | 7.47 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | +1258.8% | -18.3 % change on previous year | 212.01 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.9 % change on previous year | -32.4 % change on previous year | 212.01 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 23.95 % change on previous year | -3.51 % change on previous year | 71.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.21 % change on previous year | -6.07 % change on previous year | 23.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.62 % change on previous year | -0.8389 % change on previous year | 9.05 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 90 France 3.86 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Angola 3.84 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Switzerland 3.62 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.62 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Malaysia 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Israel 2.37 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- 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 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in South Africa was 2.71 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 212.01 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.4 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does South Africa rank for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 93rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.7%. 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 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.