Global leasing volume to GDP in South Africa
South Africa: Global leasing volume to GDP was 1.1% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Global leasing volume to GDP in South Africa, 2004–2019
Source: White Clarke Global Leasing Report. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for global leasing volume to gdp in South Africa is 1.1%, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 13.7% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global leasing volume to gdp in South Africa peaked at 4.2% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2015.
South Africa ranks 33rd of 58 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.
Global leasing volume to GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4.2% | — |
| 2005 | 2.5% | -41.9% |
| 2006 | 3.2% | +27.9% |
| 2008 | 1.7% | -45.6% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -30.2% |
| 2010 | 0.9% | -21.7% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +37.2% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 1.1% | -13.0% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -36.4% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | +60.3% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | -18.3% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +13.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.2% | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More financial sector data for South Africa
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per capita 95,301 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP 14.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), annual growth rate 11.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 141.22 million SDR (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 12.87 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 37.46 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 42.64 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 55.51 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 55.42 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per capita 855.88 SDR per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global leasing volume to gdp in South Africa?
- Global leasing volume to gdp in South Africa was 1.1% in 2019, according to White Clarke Global Leasing Report.
- What is the highest global leasing volume to gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 2004.
- What is the lowest global leasing volume to gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for global leasing volume to gdp?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 58 countries with data for 2019.
- Is global leasing volume to gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from White Clarke Global Leasing Report, published as part of Global leasing volume to GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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