Assets, Claims on Nonresidents (OFCS) in South Africa
South Africa: Assets, Claims on Nonresidents (OFCS) was 4.50 trillion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Assets, Claims on Nonresidents (OFCS) in South Africa, 2001–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for assets, claims on nonresidents (ofcs) in South Africa is 4.50 trillion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 14.5% on the previous year and up 366.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, assets, claims on nonresidents (ofcs) in South Africa peaked at 4.50 trillion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 159.97 billion, in 2003.
That places South Africa 8th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Assets, Claims on Nonresidents (OFCS) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 236.71 billion | — |
| 2002 | 178.53 billion | -24.6% |
| 2003 | 159.97 billion | -10.4% |
| 2004 | 165.93 billion | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 205.34 billion | +23.8% |
| 2006 | 240.59 billion | +17.2% |
| 2007 | 229.30 billion | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 252.23 billion | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 373.92 billion | +48.2% |
| 2010 | 394.02 billion | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 514.80 billion | +30.7% |
| 2012 | 629.10 billion | +22.2% |
| 2013 | 875.08 billion | +39.1% |
| 2014 | 964.88 billion | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 1.17 trillion | +21.2% |
| 2016 | 1.09 trillion | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 1.21 trillion | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 1.19 trillion | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 1.40 trillion | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 1.85 trillion | +32.4% |
| 2021 | 3.34 trillion | +80.4% |
| 2022 | 3.29 trillion | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 3.93 trillion | +19.4% |
| 2024 | 4.50 trillion | +14.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 226.95 billion | 159.97 billion | 373.92 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 943.14 billion | 394.02 billion | 1.40 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.38 trillion | 1.85 trillion | 4.50 trillion | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 5 Kazakhstan 11.84 trillion compare
- 6 Uganda 9.11 trillion compare
- 7 Russian Federation 6.61 trillion compare
- 9 Argentina 4.18 trillion compare
- 10 Thailand 3.14 trillion compare
- 11 Costa Rica 2.56 trillion compare
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 nonresidents (ofcs) in South Africa?
- Assets, claims on nonresidents (ofcs) in South Africa was 4.50 trillion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest assets, claims on nonresidents (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.50 trillion in 2024.
- What is the lowest assets, claims on nonresidents (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 159.97 billion in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for assets, claims on nonresidents (ofcs)?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is assets, claims on nonresidents (ofcs) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 366.1%. 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 Nonresidents (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.