South Africa vs Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa: Current account balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance)
Current account balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance) over time
- South Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports -1.39 against -1.96 in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa, a difference of 0.57.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 28 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 14th and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa ranks 11th of 45 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -2.14 | -1.38 | 0.7575 | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa |
| 2010s | -3.31 | -4.05 | 0.7431 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 0.1026 | -2.96 | 3.06 | 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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- South Africa, at -1.39 against -1.96 in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa as of 2027.
- What is the difference in current account balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance) between South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- 0.57, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
- How do South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa rank globally for current account balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance)?
- South Africa ranks 14th and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa ranks 11th 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.