Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in South Africa
South Africa: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -7.29 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in South Africa, 1966–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in South Africa is -7.29 % change on previous year, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 74.1% on the previous year and down 110.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in South Africa peaked at 347.3 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -518.46 % change on previous year, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 112th of 178 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.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 11.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0.064 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
| 1968 | -16.98 % change on previous year | -26616.4% |
| 1969 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
| 1970 | 21.52 % change on previous year | +249.1% |
| 1971 | 29.27 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 1972 | 9.86 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1973 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 1974 | 24.55 % change on previous year | +259.2% |
| 1975 | 42.61 % change on previous year | +73.6% |
| 1976 | 23.8 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 1977 | 14.45 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 1978 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1979 | 22.01 % change on previous year | +780.4% |
| 1980 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 1981 | 10.7 % change on previous year | -377.7% |
| 1982 | -37.91 % change on previous year | -454.2% |
| 1983 | -5.13 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 1984 | -14.48 % change on previous year | +182.1% |
| 1985 | 93.52 % change on previous year | -745.9% |
| 1986 | 18.01 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 1987 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 1988 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -182.0% |
| 1989 | -25.55 % change on previous year | +690.2% |
| 1990 | 70.01 % change on previous year | -374.0% |
| 1993 | -6.86 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 1994 | 172.84 % change on previous year | -2620.4% |
| 1995 | -75.94 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 1996 | 142.02 % change on previous year | -287.0% |
| 1997 | 150.92 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 66.74 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 1999 | -6.63 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2000 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -143.4% |
| 2001 | -26.68 % change on previous year | -1028.7% |
| 2002 | 347.3 % change on previous year | -1401.6% |
| 2003 | -30.38 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 2004 | -12.87 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 2005 | -84.44 % change on previous year | +555.9% |
| 2006 | -518.46 % change on previous year | +514.0% |
| 2007 | -28.18 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 2008 | -7.29 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -7.29 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.13 % change on previous year. (50 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -7.29 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.6 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -26616.4% | 0.064 % change on previous year | -16.98 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | +2620.4% | -6.86 % change on previous year | 172.84 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +1401.6% | -26.68 % change on previous year | 347.3 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.236 % change on previous year | -16.98 % change on previous year | 11.69 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 19.74 % change on previous year | 2.5 % change on previous year | 42.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.6 % change on previous year | -37.91 % change on previous year | 93.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 64.14 % change on previous year | -75.94 % change on previous year | 172.84 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -39.79 % change on previous year | -518.46 % change on previous year | 347.3 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 109 Jordan -6.22 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Bahamas -6.55 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Botswana -6.82 % change on previous year compare
- 113 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -7.59 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Seychelles -7.79 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Cape Verde -8.56 % change on previous year compare
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 domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in South Africa?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in South Africa was -7.29 % change on previous year in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 347.3 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -518.46 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- South Africa ranks 112th out of 178 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 110.9%. 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 Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
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The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.