Demand deposits (current LCU) in South Africa
South Africa: Demand deposits (current LCU) was 17.83 billion current LCU in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1989)
17.83 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 262.1%
World rank
14th
of 35 countries
All-time high
17.83 billion current LCU
in 1989
All-time low
-2.42 billion current LCU
in 1980
Years of data
27
1961–1989
Demand deposits in South Africa, 1961–1989
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 1989, demand deposits in South Africa stood at 17.83 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 262.1% on the previous year and up 179.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, demand deposits in South Africa peaked at 17.83 billion current LCU in 1989 and was at its lowest, -2.42 billion current LCU, in 1980.
South Africa ranks 14th of 35 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.
Demand deposits (current LCU) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 110.75 million current LCU | — |
| 1962 | 78.05 million current LCU | -29.5% |
| 1963 | 324.10 million current LCU | +315.2% |
| 1964 | 117.20 million current LCU | -63.8% |
| 1965 | -18.45 million current LCU | -115.7% |
| 1966 | 127.05 million current LCU | -788.6% |
| 1967 | 307.15 million current LCU | +141.8% |
| 1968 | 452.20 million current LCU | +47.2% |
| 1969 | 492.10 million current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 115.35 million current LCU | -76.6% |
| 1971 | 76.10 million current LCU | -34.0% |
| 1972 | 164.80 million current LCU | +116.6% |
| 1973 | 349.00 million current LCU | +111.8% |
| 1974 | 882.20 million current LCU | +152.8% |
| 1975 | 1.77 billion current LCU | +100.7% |
| 1976 | 2.42 billion current LCU | +36.7% |
| 1977 | 1.66 billion current LCU | -31.4% |
| 1978 | 3.17 billion current LCU | +90.8% |
| 1979 | 6.39 billion current LCU | +101.7% |
| 1980 | -2.42 billion current LCU | -137.9% |
| 1981 | 1.21 billion current LCU | -150.0% |
| 1982 | 7.99 billion current LCU | +560.9% |
| 1983 | 6.48 billion current LCU | -18.9% |
| 1984 | 2.18 billion current LCU | -66.3% |
| 1985 | 5.47 billion current LCU | +150.6% |
| 1988 | 4.92 billion current LCU | -10.0% |
| 1989 | 17.83 billion current LCU | +262.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 17.83 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17.83 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 17.83 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.76 billion current LCU, 4.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 221.13 million current LCU | -18.45 million current LCU | 492.10 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.70 billion current LCU | 76.10 million current LCU | 6.39 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.46 billion current LCU | -2.42 billion current LCU | 17.83 billion current LCU | 8 |
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 demand deposits in South Africa?
- Demand deposits in South Africa was 17.83 billion current LCU in 1989, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest demand deposits recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17.83 billion current LCU in 1989.
- What is the lowest demand deposits recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.42 billion current LCU in 1980.
- How does South Africa rank for demand deposits?
- South Africa ranks 14th out of 35 countries with data for 1989.
- Is demand deposits rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.1%. 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 Demand deposits (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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