Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in South Africa
South Africa: Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) was 108.33 billion current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Claims on private sector, flow in South Africa, 1961–2005
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on private sector, flow in South Africa is 108.33 billion current LCU, measured in 2005.
That represents a change of up 4,255.5% on the previous year and up 88.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on private sector, flow in South Africa peaked at 308.99 billion current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, -2.61 billion current LCU, in 2004.
That places South Africa 16th out of 50 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 184.75 million current LCU | — |
| 1962 | 403.75 million current LCU | +118.5% |
| 1963 | 451.00 million current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1964 | 751.80 million current LCU | +66.7% |
| 1965 | 766.75 million current LCU | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 681.95 million current LCU | -11.1% |
| 1967 | 851.65 million current LCU | +24.9% |
| 1968 | 2.21 billion current LCU | +159.6% |
| 1969 | 1.73 billion current LCU | -21.7% |
| 1970 | 2.13 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1971 | 1.26 billion current LCU | -40.7% |
| 1972 | 1.18 billion current LCU | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 2.12 billion current LCU | +80.3% |
| 1974 | 2.94 billion current LCU | +38.4% |
| 1975 | 5.69 billion current LCU | +93.5% |
| 1976 | 7.50 billion current LCU | +31.9% |
| 1977 | 5.96 billion current LCU | -20.6% |
| 1978 | 8.25 billion current LCU | +38.5% |
| 1979 | 11.67 billion current LCU | +41.4% |
| 1980 | 9.43 billion current LCU | -19.2% |
| 1981 | 5.91 billion current LCU | -37.3% |
| 1982 | 11.94 billion current LCU | +101.9% |
| 1983 | 24.45 billion current LCU | +104.8% |
| 1984 | 22.20 billion current LCU | -9.2% |
| 1985 | 19.13 billion current LCU | -13.8% |
| 1988 | 24.23 billion current LCU | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 43.85 billion current LCU | +81.0% |
| 1990 | 34.34 billion current LCU | -21.7% |
| 1991 | 50.50 billion current LCU | +47.1% |
| 1992 | 52.88 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 70.02 billion current LCU | +32.4% |
| 1994 | 42.61 billion current LCU | -39.1% |
| 1995 | 57.37 billion current LCU | +34.6% |
| 1996 | 83.66 billion current LCU | +45.8% |
| 1997 | 29.64 billion current LCU | -64.6% |
| 1998 | 135.12 billion current LCU | +355.9% |
| 1999 | 115.72 billion current LCU | -14.4% |
| 2000 | 185.97 billion current LCU | +60.7% |
| 2001 | 294.68 billion current LCU | +58.5% |
| 2002 | 308.99 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 237.19 billion current LCU | -23.2% |
| 2004 | -2.61 billion current LCU | -101.1% |
| 2005 | 108.33 billion current LCU | -4255.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 108.33 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.53 billion current LCU, 5.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 108.33 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.22 billion current LCU, 4.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +4255.5% | -2.61 billion current LCU | 108.33 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 892.61 million current LCU | 184.75 million current LCU | 2.21 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.87 billion current LCU | 1.18 billion current LCU | 11.67 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.14 billion current LCU | 5.91 billion current LCU | 43.85 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | 67.18 billion current LCU | 29.64 billion current LCU | 135.12 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 188.76 billion current LCU | -2.61 billion current LCU | 308.99 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, flow in South Africa?
- Claims on private sector, flow in South Africa was 108.33 billion current LCU in 2005, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on private sector, flow recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 308.99 billion current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest claims on private sector, flow recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.61 billion current LCU in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for claims on private sector, flow?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 50 countries with data for 2005.
- Is claims on private sector, flow rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.8%. 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, flow (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Change in domestic credit to the private sector covers changes in claims on private non-financial corporations, households, and non-profit institutions. Data; Annual flow, local currencies.