Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in South Africa
South Africa: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was 13.39 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in South Africa, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in South Africa stood at 13.39 million.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in South Africa peaked at 33.33 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, -1.90 billion, in 2022.
South Africa ranks 111th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 30.44 million | — |
| 2006 | 30.24 million | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 27.97 million | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 25.49 million | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 25.73 million | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 30.76 million | +19.6% |
| 2011 | 33.33 million | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 29.14 million | -12.6% |
| 2013 | 25.24 million | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 21.76 million | -13.8% |
| 2015 | 19.14 million | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 16.44 million | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 18.46 million | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 17.95 million | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 16.90 million | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 14.29 million | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 15.22 million | +6.5% |
| 2022 | -1.90 billion | -12592.3% |
| 2023 | 12.80 million | -100.7% |
| 2024 | 13.39 million | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.98 million | 25.49 million | 30.44 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 22.91 million | 16.44 million | 33.33 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -369.10 million | -1.90 billion | 15.22 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 108 Armenia 18.14 million compare
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- 110 Guyana 15.25 million compare
- 112 Sri Lanka 11.55 million compare
- 113 Marshall Islands 10.77 million compare
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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 capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in South Africa?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in South Africa was 13.39 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 33.33 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.90 billion in 2022.
- How does South Africa rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- South Africa ranks 111th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. 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 Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.