Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in South Africa
South Africa: Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 0.6079 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in South Africa, 1960–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in South Africa is 0.6079 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 72.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in South Africa peaked at 0.8501 units per US$ of GDP in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0106 units per US$ of GDP, in 1961.
That places South Africa 99th out of 151 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0107 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0106 units per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1962 | 0.0117 units per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1963 | 0.0119 units per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 0.0122 units per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 0.0186 units per US$ of GDP | +52.0% |
| 1966 | 0.0181 units per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 0.0179 units per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1968 | 0.0196 units per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 1969 | 0.0209 units per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 0.0213 units per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 0.0215 units per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 0.023 units per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 0.02 units per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 0.0182 units per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 0.0213 units per US$ of GDP | +17.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0239 units per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 0.0234 units per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 0.023 units per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 0.0217 units per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 0.0182 units per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0214 units per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 1982 | 0.0252 units per US$ of GDP | +18.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0262 units per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 0.0342 units per US$ of GDP | +30.7% |
| 1985 | 0.0554 units per US$ of GDP | +61.9% |
| 1986 | 0.0574 units per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 0.0475 units per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 1988 | 0.0543 units per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 1989 | 0.0637 units per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 1990 | 0.0684 units per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 0.116 units per US$ of GDP | +69.5% |
| 1993 | 0.1441 units per US$ of GDP | +24.3% |
| 1994 | 0.1646 units per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 1995 | 0.1784 units per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1996 | 0.2212 units per US$ of GDP | +24.0% |
| 1997 | 0.2563 units per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 1998 | 0.3528 units per US$ of GDP | +37.7% |
| 1999 | 0.433 units per US$ of GDP | +22.7% |
| 2000 | 0.5144 units per US$ of GDP | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 0.7122 units per US$ of GDP | +38.5% |
| 2002 | 0.8501 units per US$ of GDP | +19.4% |
| 2003 | 0.5958 units per US$ of GDP | -29.9% |
| 2004 | 0.5157 units per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2005 | 0.4902 units per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 0.576 units per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 0.6431 units per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 0.6079 units per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.6079 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.24 units per US$ of GDP, 49% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0.6079 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.77 units per US$ of GDP, 7% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0152 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0106 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0209 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0217 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0182 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0239 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0404 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0182 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0637 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.215 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0684 units per US$ of GDP | 0.433 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.6117 units per US$ of GDP | 0.4902 units per US$ of GDP | 0.8501 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
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 capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in South Africa?
- Capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in South Africa was 0.6079 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8501 units per US$ of GDP in 2002.
- What is the lowest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0106 units per US$ of GDP in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- South Africa ranks 99th out of 151 countries with data for 2008.
- Is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.