Claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow in South Africa
South Africa: Claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow was 154.84 billion current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow in South Africa, 1985–2005
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2005, claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow in South Africa stood at 154.84 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 744.3% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow in South Africa peaked at 282.93 billion current LCU in 2001 and was at its lowest, -24.03 billion current LCU, in 2004.
South Africa ranks 11th of 46 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 19.13 billion current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 24.23 billion current LCU | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 43.85 billion current LCU | +81.0% |
| 1999 | 116.60 billion current LCU | +165.9% |
| 2000 | 145.12 billion current LCU | +24.5% |
| 2001 | 282.93 billion current LCU | +95.0% |
| 2002 | 265.26 billion current LCU | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 184.85 billion current LCU | -30.3% |
| 2004 | -24.03 billion current LCU | -113.0% |
| 2005 | 154.84 billion current LCU | -744.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 154.84 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.10 billion current LCU, 11.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 154.84 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 30.16 billion current LCU, 5.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.07 billion current LCU | 19.13 billion current LCU | 43.85 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | 116.60 billion current LCU | 116.60 billion current LCU | 116.60 billion current LCU | 1 |
| 2000s | 168.16 billion current LCU | -24.03 billion current LCU | 282.93 billion current LCU | 6 |
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 claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow in South Africa?
- Claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow in South Africa was 154.84 billion current LCU in 2005, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 282.93 billion current LCU in 2001.
- What is the lowest claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.03 billion current LCU in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 46 countries with data for 2005.
- Is claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. 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, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on private sector and other financial institutions, flow (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net domestic credit to Rest of the economy (excludes government). Data are in current local currencies.