Goods, Credit/Revenue (Share of Goods Exports in Total Exports) in South Africa
South Africa: Goods, Credit/Revenue (Share of Goods Exports in Total Exports) was 85.3 in 2014. ▬ Flat
Goods, Credit/Revenue (Share of Goods Exports in Total Exports) in South Africa, 1979–2014
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods, credit/revenue (share of goods exports in total exports) in South Africa is 85.3, measured in 2014.
The figure is up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods, credit/revenue (share of goods exports in total exports) in South Africa peaked at 89.88 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 83.88, in 2007.
South Africa ranks 18th of 89 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Goods, Credit/Revenue (Share of Goods Exports in Total Exports) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 87.48 | — |
| 1989 | 89.88 | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 86.45 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 83.88 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 85.3 | +1.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 85.3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 73.54, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 85.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 83.26, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 87.48 | 87.48 | 87.48 | 1 |
| 1980s | 89.88 | 89.88 | 89.88 | 1 |
| 1990s | 86.45 | 86.45 | 86.45 | 1 |
| 2000s | 83.88 | 83.88 | 83.88 | 1 |
| 2010s | 85.3 | 85.3 | 85.3 | 1 |
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 goods, credit/revenue (share of goods exports in total exports) in South Africa?
- Goods, credit/revenue (share of goods exports in total exports) in South Africa was 85.3 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest goods, credit/revenue (share of goods exports in total exports) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 89.88 in 1989.
- What is the lowest goods, credit/revenue (share of goods exports in total exports) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.88 in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for goods, credit/revenue (share of goods exports in total exports)?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 89 countries with data for 2014.
- Is goods, credit/revenue (share of goods exports in total exports) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Goods, Credit/Revenue (Share of Goods Exports in Total Exports, Period Average (end-of-period)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Using the IMF’s Balance of Payments Statistics database as a source, the statistics provided here are the first of its kind providing a compilation of detailed historic and new data on world trade in services. This can be a useful resource for researchers, policymakers and businesses for decisions in macroeconomic competitiveness and understanding how technological forces are affecting rapid resource reallocation in specific sectors. The dataset covers exports of services from 1970 to 2014. See reference Loungani, Mishra, Papageorgiou, Wang (2017). There is ongoing work to extend the dataset, which will be made available in the future.