Foreign liabilities in South Africa
South Africa: Foreign liabilities was 439.14 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
439.14 billion current US$
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
39th
of 151 countries
All-time high
523.58 billion current US$
in 2017
All-time low
58.64 billion current US$
in 1996
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Foreign liabilities in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign liabilities in South Africa is 439.14 billion current US$, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign liabilities in South Africa peaked at 523.58 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 58.64 billion current US$, in 1996.
South Africa ranks 39th of 151 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign liabilities in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 62.94 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 58.64 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 67.05 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 69.10 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 115.06 billion current US$ | +66.5% |
| 2000 | 100.24 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2001 | 80.54 billion current US$ | -19.7% |
| 2002 | 90.48 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 126.71 billion current US$ | +40.0% |
| 2004 | 168.84 billion current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2005 | 207.41 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2006 | 245.99 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 318.79 billion current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2008 | 232.91 billion current US$ | -26.9% |
| 2009 | 324.86 billion current US$ | +39.5% |
| 2010 | 424.51 billion current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2011 | 380.84 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2012 | 431.44 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 408.96 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 426.13 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 356.65 billion current US$ | -16.3% |
| 2016 | 401.18 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 523.58 billion current US$ | +30.5% |
| 2018 | 445.81 billion current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2019 | 466.66 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 439.14 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 439.14 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 72.55 billion current US$, 6.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 439.14 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.30 billion current US$, 28.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74.56 billion current US$ | 58.64 billion current US$ | 115.06 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 189.68 billion current US$ | 80.54 billion current US$ | 324.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 426.58 billion current US$ | 356.65 billion current US$ | 523.58 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 439.14 billion current US$ | 439.14 billion current US$ | 439.14 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign liabilities in South Africa?
- Foreign liabilities in South Africa was 439.14 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest foreign liabilities recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 523.58 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest foreign liabilities recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.64 billion current US$ in 1996.
- How does South Africa rank for foreign liabilities?
- South Africa ranks 39th out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is foreign liabilities rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. 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 liabilities (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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