Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in South Africa
South Africa: Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 6.33 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in South Africa, 1965–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in South Africa is 6.33 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2008.
That represents a change of up 21.4% on the previous year and up 79.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in South Africa peaked at 6.46 units per US$ of GDP in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.336 units per US$ of GDP, in 1974.
That places South Africa 95th out of 174 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.3685 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1966 | 0.36 units per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1967 | 0.3483 units per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1968 | 0.3389 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1969 | 0.3428 units per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 0.3563 units per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 0.3637 units per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 0.3874 units per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 0.3552 units per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1974 | 0.336 units per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1975 | 0.3927 units per US$ of GDP | +16.9% |
| 1976 | 0.4559 units per US$ of GDP | +16.1% |
| 1977 | 0.4507 units per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1978 | 0.4392 units per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 0.4207 units per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 0.358 units per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1981 | 0.4294 units per US$ of GDP | +20.0% |
| 1982 | 0.5121 units per US$ of GDP | +19.2% |
| 1983 | 0.5413 units per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 0.7457 units per US$ of GDP | +37.8% |
| 1985 | 1.17 units per US$ of GDP | +56.3% |
| 1986 | 1.12 units per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 0.9742 units per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 1988 | 1.14 units per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1989 | 1.29 units per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 1.28 units per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 1.49 units per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 1993 | 1.65 units per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1994 | 1.92 units per US$ of GDP | +16.4% |
| 1995 | 1.92 units per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.39 units per US$ of GDP | +24.3% |
| 1997 | 2.7 units per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 1998 | 3.52 units per US$ of GDP | +30.3% |
| 1999 | 3.85 units per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 4.4 units per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 2001 | 6.12 units per US$ of GDP | +39.2% |
| 2002 | 6.46 units per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 4.81 units per US$ of GDP | -25.6% |
| 2004 | 4.08 units per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 4.1 units per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 4.72 units per US$ of GDP | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 5.21 units per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 6.33 units per US$ of GDP | +21.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 6.33 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.14 units per US$ of GDP, 1.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 6.33 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46.63 units per US$ of GDP, 14% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3517 units per US$ of GDP | 0.3389 units per US$ of GDP | 0.3685 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.3958 units per US$ of GDP | 0.336 units per US$ of GDP | 0.4559 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8266 units per US$ of GDP | 0.358 units per US$ of GDP | 1.29 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.3 units per US$ of GDP | 1.28 units per US$ of GDP | 3.85 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.14 units per US$ of GDP | 4.08 units per US$ of GDP | 6.46 units per US$ of GDP | 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 domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in South Africa?
- Domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in South Africa was 6.33 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.46 units per US$ of GDP in 2002.
- What is the lowest domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.336 units per US$ of GDP in 1974.
- How does South Africa rank for domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- South Africa ranks 95th out of 174 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.9%. 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 (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.