Personal remittances oda in South Africa
South Africa: Personal remittances oda was 926.65 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
926.65 million
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
85th
of 193 countries
All-time high
1.16 billion
in 2011
All-time low
15.38 million
in 1971
Years of data
52
1970–2021
Personal remittances oda in South Africa, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances oda in South Africa is 926.65 million, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances oda in South Africa peaked at 1.16 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 15.38 million, in 1971.
That places South Africa 85th out of 193 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances oda in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15.40 million | — |
| 1971 | 15.38 million | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 16.87 million | +9.7% |
| 1973 | 15.88 million | -5.9% |
| 1974 | 26.41 million | +66.3% |
| 1975 | 35.62 million | +34.9% |
| 1976 | 28.75 million | -19.3% |
| 1977 | 28.75 million | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 43.70 million | +52.0% |
| 1979 | 51.12 million | +17.0% |
| 1980 | 67.10 million | +31.2% |
| 1981 | 86.86 million | +29.5% |
| 1982 | 80.45 million | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 73.58 million | -8.5% |
| 1984 | 64.80 million | -11.9% |
| 1985 | 38.71 million | -40.3% |
| 1986 | 35.51 million | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 45.23 million | +27.4% |
| 1988 | 49.70 million | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 88.55 million | +78.2% |
| 1990 | 135.59 million | +53.1% |
| 1991 | 129.11 million | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 119.28 million | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 101.70 million | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 98.77 million | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 82.69 million | -16.3% |
| 1996 | 74.89 million | -9.4% |
| 1997 | 176.00 million | +135.0% |
| 1998 | 258.61 million | +46.9% |
| 1999 | 306.86 million | +18.7% |
| 2000 | 324.66 million | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 281.61 million | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 268.16 million | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 390.80 million | +45.7% |
| 2004 | 468.12 million | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 613.58 million | +31.1% |
| 2006 | 691.93 million | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 792.35 million | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 783.69 million | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 862.05 million | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 1.07 billion | +24.1% |
| 2011 | 1.16 billion | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 1.08 billion | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 970.65 million | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 913.40 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 825.25 million | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 755.43 million | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 873.86 million | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 929.04 million | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 890.06 million | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 810.88 million | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 926.65 million | +14.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 926.65 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 979.33 million, 95% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 926.65 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 318.64 million, 2.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances oda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +135.0% | 74.89 million | 176.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.79 million | 15.38 million | 51.12 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.05 million | 35.51 million | 88.55 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 148.35 million | 74.89 million | 306.86 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 547.70 million | 268.16 million | 862.05 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 947.02 million | 755.43 million | 1.16 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 868.77 million | 810.88 million | 926.65 million | 2 |
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 personal remittances oda in South Africa?
- Personal remittances oda in South Africa was 926.65 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest personal remittances oda recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.16 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest personal remittances oda recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.38 million in 1971.
- How does South Africa rank for personal remittances oda?
- South Africa ranks 85th out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
- Is personal remittances oda rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Personal remittances oda. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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