Independence and Accountability (IA) in South Africa
South Africa: Independence and Accountability (IA) was 100.46 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Independence and Accountability (IA) in South Africa, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, independence and accountability (ia) in South Africa stood at 100.46. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, independence and accountability (ia) in South Africa peaked at 100.46 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 90.89, in 2010.
That places South Africa 40th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Independence and Accountability (IA) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 90.89 | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 90.89 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 90.89 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 96.74 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 96.74 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 96.74 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 97.12 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 97.12 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 100.46 | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 95.29 | 90.89 | 100.46 | 9 |
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 independence and accountability (ia) in South Africa?
- Independence and accountability (ia) in South Africa was 100.46 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 100.46 in 2018.
- What is the lowest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.89 in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for independence and accountability (ia)?
- South Africa ranks 40th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is independence and accountability (ia) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. 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 Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Monetary policy framework comprises the structures in place that enable and guide the conduct of monetary policy. In this project, we provide a multidimensional characterization of monetary policy frameworks across three pillars: Independence and Accountability, Policy and Operational Strategy, and Communications (IAPOC). This database covers 50 advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income developing countries, from 2007 to 2018 (being extended).