Assets, Claims on State and Local Governments (OFCS) in South Africa
South Africa: Assets, Claims on State and Local Governments (OFCS) was 35.35 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Assets, Claims on State and Local Governments (OFCS) in South Africa, 2001–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for assets, claims on state and local governments (ofcs) in South Africa is 35.35 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and up 241.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, assets, claims on state and local governments (ofcs) in South Africa peaked at 39.34 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.38 billion, in 2004.
South Africa ranks 8th 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 State and Local Governments (OFCS) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.57 billion | — |
| 2002 | 4.82 billion | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 4.70 billion | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 4.38 billion | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 4.86 billion | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 7.47 billion | +53.7% |
| 2007 | 7.38 billion | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 10.13 billion | +37.2% |
| 2009 | 8.50 billion | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 10.82 billion | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 11.56 billion | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 12.51 billion | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 9.60 billion | -23.3% |
| 2014 | 10.36 billion | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 9.96 billion | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 11.20 billion | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 10.49 billion | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 37.34 billion | +256.0% |
| 2019 | 34.33 billion | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 39.34 billion | +14.6% |
| 2021 | 35.38 billion | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 38.30 billion | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 38.45 billion | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 35.35 billion | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.31 billion | 4.38 billion | 10.13 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 15.82 billion | 9.60 billion | 37.34 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.36 billion | 35.35 billion | 39.34 billion | 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 state and local governments (ofcs) in South Africa?
- Assets, claims on state and local governments (ofcs) in South Africa was 35.35 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest assets, claims on state and local governments (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 39.34 billion in 2020.
- What is the lowest assets, claims on state and local governments (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.38 billion in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for assets, claims on state and local governments (ofcs)?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is assets, claims on state and local governments (ofcs) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.2%. 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 State and Local Governments (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.