Global leasing volume to GDP in South Africa

South Africa: Global leasing volume to GDP was 1.1% in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
1.1%
Change on year
up 13.7%
World rank
33rd
of 58 countries
All-time high
4.2%
in 2004
All-time low
0.7%
in 2015
Years of data
15
2004–2019

Global leasing volume to GDP in South Africa, 2004–2019

12342004201120192004: 4.2 %2005: 2.5 %2006: 3.2 %2008: 1.7 %2009: 1.2 %2010: 0.94 %2011: 1.3 %2012: 1.2 %2013: 1.2 %2014: 1.1 %2015: 0.68 %2016: 1.1 %2017: 0.89 %2018: 0.95 %2019: 1.1 %

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

Annual values for Global leasing volume to GDP (%) in South Africa, 2004 to 2019.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.6% 1.2% 4.2% 5
2010s 1.0% 0.7% 1.3% 10

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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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Indicator
Global leasing volume to GDP (%)
Unit
%
Source
White Clarke Global Leasing Report
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
58 places, 786 data points, 2004–2019
Last refreshed

Ratios calculated by source.