South Africa vs SSA low-income countries: Current account balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance)
South Africa
-1.39
in 2027
SSA low-income countries
-2.77
in 2027
South Africa rank
14th
SSA low-income countries rank
16th
Current account balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance) over time
- South Africa
- SSA low-income countries
How they compare
South Africa currently reports -1.39 against -2.77 in SSA low-income countries, a difference of 1.38.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 14th and SSA low-income countries ranks 16th of 45 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | SSA low-income countries | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -2.14 | -4.71 | 2.57 | South Africa |
| 2010s | -3.31 | -7.55 | 4.24 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 0.1026 | -4.57 | 4.68 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current account balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance), South Africa or SSA low-income countries?
- South Africa, at -1.39 against -2.77 in SSA low-income countries as of 2027.
- What is the difference in current account balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance) between South Africa and SSA low-income countries?
- 1.38, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and SSA low-income countries?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
- How do South Africa and SSA low-income countries rank globally for current account balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance)?
- South Africa ranks 14th and SSA low-income countries ranks 16th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Current account balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.