Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) in South Africa
South Africa: Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) was 2.57 trillion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) in South Africa, 2001–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) in South Africa is 2.57 trillion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 202.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) in South Africa peaked at 2.57 trillion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 216.06 billion, in 2001.
South Africa ranks 15th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 216.06 billion | — |
| 2002 | 236.46 billion | +9.4% |
| 2003 | 273.46 billion | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 329.10 billion | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 365.94 billion | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 475.56 billion | +30.0% |
| 2007 | 610.90 billion | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 740.64 billion | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 732.59 billion | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 727.86 billion | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 784.95 billion | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 873.77 billion | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 878.14 billion | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 851.03 billion | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 932.79 billion | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 1.04 trillion | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 1.14 trillion | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 1.18 trillion | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 1.25 trillion | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 1.76 trillion | +40.6% |
| 2021 | 1.93 trillion | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 2.24 trillion | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 2.43 trillion | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 2.57 trillion | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 442.30 billion | 216.06 billion | 740.64 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 966.23 billion | 727.86 billion | 1.25 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.19 trillion | 1.76 trillion | 2.57 trillion | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More financial sector data for South Africa
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.08 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) in South Africa?
- Assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) in South Africa was 2.57 trillion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.57 trillion in 2024.
- What is the lowest assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 216.06 billion in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs)?
- South Africa ranks 15th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 202.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Other Financial Corporations (OFCs) dataset presents the balance sheet of OFCs highlighting their financial linkages with other economic sectors and nonresidents.