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% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4%, 2.4× the median. (14 countries reporting)
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
- 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 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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