Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits)
Saudi Arabia
-2.74 billion
in 2024
South Africa
-2.58 billion
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
162nd
South Africa rank
160th
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports -2.58 billion against -2.74 billion in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 160.11 million.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 162nd and South Africa ranks 160th of 198 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.59 billion | -12.12 billion | 104.71 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 68.28 billion | -12.97 billion | 81.25 billion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 39.55 billion | 2.92 billion | 36.62 billion | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits), Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at -2.58 billion against -2.74 billion in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 160.11 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 162nd and South Africa ranks 160th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Current 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.