Domestic Claims in South Africa
South Africa: Domestic Claims was 2.00 trillion in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
2.00 trillion
Change on year
up 15.2%
World rank
56th
of 178 countries
All-time high
2.00 trillion
in 2008
All-time low
4.82 billion
in 1965
Years of data
43
1965–2008
Domestic Claims in South Africa, 1965–2008
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims in South Africa is 2.00 trillion, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
The figure is up 15.2% on the previous year and up 271.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims in South Africa peaked at 2.00 trillion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.82 billion, in 1965.
That places South Africa 56th out of 178 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 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4.82 billion | — |
| 1966 | 5.12 billion | +6.2% |
| 1967 | 5.51 billion | +7.7% |
| 1968 | 5.80 billion | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 6.60 billion | +13.8% |
| 1970 | 7.56 billion | +14.5% |
| 1971 | 8.52 billion | +12.6% |
| 1972 | 9.50 billion | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 11.81 billion | +24.4% |
| 1974 | 13.91 billion | +17.7% |
| 1975 | 16.85 billion | +21.2% |
| 1976 | 18.76 billion | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 20.43 billion | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 22.66 billion | +11.0% |
| 1979 | 26.52 billion | +17.0% |
| 1980 | 32.01 billion | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 40.00 billion | +25.0% |
| 1982 | 43.99 billion | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 52.07 billion | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 63.29 billion | +21.5% |
| 1985 | 75.11 billion | +18.7% |
| 1986 | 81.88 billion | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 94.04 billion | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 118.29 billion | +25.8% |
| 1989 | 138.97 billion | +17.5% |
| 1990 | 161.16 billion | +16.0% |
| 1992 | 219.31 billion | +36.1% |
| 1993 | 243.19 billion | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 295.11 billion | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 330.18 billion | +11.9% |
| 1996 | 389.97 billion | +18.1% |
| 1997 | 456.00 billion | +16.9% |
| 1998 | 537.88 billion | +18.0% |
| 1999 | 582.74 billion | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 667.62 billion | +14.6% |
| 2001 | 829.18 billion | +24.2% |
| 2002 | 834.40 billion | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 947.21 billion | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 1.04 trillion | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 1.18 trillion | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 1.43 trillion | +21.2% |
| 2007 | 1.74 trillion | +21.1% |
| 2008 | 2.00 trillion | +15.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2.00 trillion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 397.76 billion, 5.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 2.00 trillion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 456.94 billion, 4.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.57 billion | 4.82 billion | 6.60 billion | 5 |
| 1970s | 15.65 billion | 7.56 billion | 26.52 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 73.97 billion | 32.01 billion | 138.97 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 357.28 billion | 161.16 billion | 582.74 billion | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.19 trillion | 667.62 billion | 2.00 trillion | 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 in South Africa?
- Domestic claims in South Africa was 2.00 trillion in 2008, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest domestic claims recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.00 trillion in 2008.
- What is the lowest domestic claims recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.82 billion in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for domestic claims?
- South Africa ranks 56th out of 178 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 271.8%. 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, published as part of Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Non-standard dataset provides discontinued, vintage country-reported financial data that are not harmonized and use country-specific terms.