24_International reserves (excluding gold), per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: 24_International reserves (excluding gold), per unit of GDP was 0.1284 excluding gold per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
24_International reserves (excluding gold), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1990–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in excluding gold per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.1284 excluding gold per US$ of GDP for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves (excluding gold), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0.1412 excluding gold per US$ of GDP in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0038 excluding gold per US$ of GDP, in 1994.
South Africa ranks 97th of 174 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.
24_International reserves (excluding gold), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | excluding gold per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0083 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1991 | 0.0084 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 0.0072 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 1993 | 0.0049 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -32.5% |
| 1994 | 0.0038 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -21.7% |
| 1995 | 0.0107 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +178.9% |
| 1996 | 0.0112 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 0.0108 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 0.0356 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +230.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0284 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -20.3% |
| 2000 | 0.042 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +48.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0454 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0464 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 0.031 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -33.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0323 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 0.049 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +51.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0678 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +38.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0716 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 0.0968 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +35.3% |
| 2009 | 0.0921 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 0.0898 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 0.095 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 0.1012 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 0.1087 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 0.1163 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 0.1201 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 0.1292 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 0.1089 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 2018 | 0.1102 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1142 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 0.136 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 2021 | 0.11 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 2022 | 0.1236 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 0.1412 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 0.1332 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 0.1284 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.1284 excluding gold per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.1852 excluding gold per US$ of GDP, 69% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0.1284 excluding gold per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0876 excluding gold per US$ of GDP, 1.5× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 24_International reserves (excluding gold), per unit of GDP 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 | +230.0% | 0.0108 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.0356 excluding gold per US$ of GDP |
| 1995 | +178.9% | 0.0038 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.0107 excluding gold per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0129 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.0038 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.0356 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0575 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.031 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.0968 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1094 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.0898 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.1292 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1287 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.11 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 0.1412 excluding gold per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 94 Armenia 0.1343 excluding gold per US$ of GDP compare
- 95 Tunisia 0.1329 excluding gold per US$ of GDP compare
- 96 Rwanda 0.1305 excluding gold per US$ of GDP compare
- 98 Mexico 0.1281 excluding gold per US$ of GDP compare
- 99 Chile 0.126 excluding gold per US$ of GDP compare
- 100 Nigeria 0.1235 excluding gold per US$ of GDP 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), per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- 24_international reserves (excluding gold), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0.1284 excluding gold per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1412 excluding gold per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0038 excluding gold per US$ of GDP in 1994.
- How does South Africa rank for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 97th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 24_international reserves (excluding gold), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. 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 24_International reserves (excluding gold), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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24_International reserves (excluding gold) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
24_International reserves (excluding gold) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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24_International reserves (excluding gold) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.