South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits)
South Africa
13.39 million
in 2024
Sri Lanka
11.55 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
111th
Sri Lanka rank
112th
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 13.39 million against 11.55 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1.84 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
South Africa ranks 111th and Sri Lanka ranks 112th of 193 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.98 million | 256.61 million | 228.63 million | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 22.91 million | 67.43 million | 44.51 million | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | -369.10 million | 24.27 million | 393.37 million | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits), South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 13.39 million against 11.55 million in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 1.84 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- South Africa ranks 111th and Sri Lanka ranks 112th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.