Delegation and Designation of Responsibility (IA) in South Africa
South Africa: Delegation and Designation of Responsibility (IA) was 87.52 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Delegation and Designation of Responsibility (IA) in South Africa, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, delegation and designation of responsibility (ia) in South Africa stood at 87.52.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, delegation and designation of responsibility (ia) in South Africa peaked at 100 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 76.59, in 2010.
That places South Africa 46th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Delegation and Designation of Responsibility (IA) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 76.59 | -23.4% |
| 2011 | 76.59 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 76.59 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 81.87 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 81.87 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 81.87 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 81.87 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 81.87 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 87.52 | +6.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 87.52 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 100, 88% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 87.52 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 106.89, 82% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 80.74 | 76.59 | 87.52 | 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 delegation and designation of responsibility (ia) in South Africa?
- Delegation and designation of responsibility (ia) in South Africa was 87.52 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest delegation and designation of responsibility (ia) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- What is the lowest delegation and designation of responsibility (ia) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.59 in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for delegation and designation of responsibility (ia)?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is delegation and designation of responsibility (ia) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Delegation and Designation of Responsibility (IA) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Monetary policy framework comprises the structures in place that enable and guide the conduct of monetary policy. In this project, we provide a multidimensional characterization of monetary policy frameworks across three pillars: Independence and Accountability, Policy and Operational Strategy, and Communications (IAPOC). This database covers 50 advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income developing countries, from 2007 to 2018 (being extended).