Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa
South Africa: Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock was -9.64 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa stood at -9.64 billion.
That represents a change of up 42.0% on the previous year and up 50.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa peaked at 0 in 2005 and was at its lowest, -35.20 billion, in 2011.
South Africa ranks 131st of 142 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | -35.20 billion | — |
| 2012 | -27.87 billion | -20.8% |
| 2013 | -20.36 billion | -26.9% |
| 2014 | -19.41 billion | -4.7% |
| 2015 | -25.40 billion | +30.9% |
| 2016 | -33.01 billion | +30.0% |
| 2017 | -16.78 billion | -49.2% |
| 2018 | -17.05 billion | +1.6% |
| 2019 | -11.24 billion | -34.1% |
| 2020 | -19.58 billion | +74.2% |
| 2021 | -16.85 billion | -14.0% |
| 2022 | -15.39 billion | -8.6% |
| 2023 | -16.63 billion | +8.0% |
| 2024 | -9.64 billion | -42.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | -20.63 billion | -35.20 billion | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | -15.62 billion | -19.58 billion | -9.64 billion | 5 |
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 financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa?
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa was -9.64 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.20 billion in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock?
- South Africa ranks 131st out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.3%. 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 Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.