Foreign assets per capita in South Africa
South Africa: Foreign assets per capita was 9,247 current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
9,247 current US$
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
52nd
of 151 countries
All-time high
9,776 current US$
in 2017
All-time low
765.85 current US$
in 1996
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Foreign assets per capita in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign assets per capita in South Africa is 9,247 current US$, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign assets per capita in South Africa peaked at 9,776 current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 765.85 current US$, in 1996.
That places South Africa 52nd out of 151 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign assets per capita in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 837.72 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 765.85 current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1997 | 955.26 current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1998 | 1,115 current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 1,841 current US$ | +65.1% |
| 2000 | 1,882 current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 1,305 current US$ | -30.6% |
| 2002 | 1,517 current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 2,116 current US$ | +39.5% |
| 2004 | 2,680 current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2005 | 3,074 current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2006 | 3,588 current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 4,429 current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2008 | 4,187 current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 5,141 current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 6,180 current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2011 | 6,313 current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 6,947 current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 7,231 current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 7,219 current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,039 current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 7,422 current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 9,776 current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2018 | 8,472 current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 8,464 current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 9,247 current US$ | +9.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 9,247 current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,352 current US$, 2.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 9,247 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 437.13 current US$, 21.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,103 current US$ | 765.85 current US$ | 1,841 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 2,992 current US$ | 1,305 current US$ | 5,141 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,506 current US$ | 6,180 current US$ | 9,776 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,247 current US$ | 9,247 current US$ | 9,247 current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 foreign assets per capita in South Africa?
- Foreign assets per capita in South Africa was 9,247 current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest foreign assets per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9,776 current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest foreign assets per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 765.85 current US$ in 1996.
- How does South Africa rank for foreign assets per capita?
- South Africa ranks 52nd out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is foreign assets per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Foreign assets per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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