Money, Seasonally adjusted (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic) in South Africa
South Africa: Money, Seasonally adjusted (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic) was 1.29 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Money, Seasonally adjusted (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic) in South Africa, 1966–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2008, money, seasonally adjusted (depository corporations survey, domestic) in South Africa stood at 1.29 units per US$ of GDP.
The figure is up 10.1% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, money, seasonally adjusted (depository corporations survey, domestic) in South Africa peaked at 1.79 units per US$ of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0895 units per US$ of GDP, in 1980.
That places South Africa 99th out of 154 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Money, Seasonally adjusted (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0.103 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1967 | 0.0989 units per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 0.1103 units per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 0.1065 units per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 0.0983 units per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1971 | 0.0968 units per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 0.1067 units per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1973 | 0.0952 units per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1974 | 0.0911 units per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 0.094 units per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 0.1013 units per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 0.0962 units per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 0.0933 units per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 0.0929 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 0.0895 units per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 0.1166 units per US$ of GDP | +30.3% |
| 1982 | 0.1484 units per US$ of GDP | +27.3% |
| 1983 | 0.1689 units per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 0.2716 units per US$ of GDP | +60.8% |
| 1985 | 0.3245 units per US$ of GDP | +19.5% |
| 1986 | 0.3082 units per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 0.3207 units per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 0.3687 units per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 1989 | 0.3814 units per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 0.3849 units per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 0.4946 units per US$ of GDP | +28.5% |
| 1993 | 0.5278 units per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 0.6343 units per US$ of GDP | +20.2% |
| 1995 | 0.6711 units per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 0.9317 units per US$ of GDP | +38.8% |
| 1997 | 1.05 units per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 1.43 units per US$ of GDP | +35.7% |
| 1999 | 1.75 units per US$ of GDP | +22.6% |
| 2000 | 1.79 units per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 1.35 units per US$ of GDP | -24.7% |
| 2002 | 1.47 units per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 1.07 units per US$ of GDP | -27.0% |
| 2004 | 0.9256 units per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2005 | 0.9827 units per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 1.08 units per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 1.17 units per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 1.29 units per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.29 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.6 units per US$ of GDP, 50% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.29 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46.91 units per US$ of GDP, 3% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1047 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0989 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1103 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 1970s | 0.0966 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0911 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1067 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2499 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0895 units per US$ of GDP | 0.3814 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8759 units per US$ of GDP | 0.3849 units per US$ of GDP | 1.75 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.24 units per US$ of GDP | 0.9256 units per US$ of GDP | 1.79 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 96 Uruguay 1.61 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 97 Saudi Arabia 1.6 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 98 Argentina 1.6 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 100 Trinidad and Tobago 1.29 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 101 United Arab Emirates 1.22 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 102 Guatemala 1.18 units per US$ of GDP compare
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 money, seasonally adjusted (depository corporations survey, domestic) in South Africa?
- Money, seasonally adjusted (depository corporations survey, domestic) in South Africa was 1.29 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest money, seasonally adjusted (depository corporations survey, domestic) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.79 units per US$ of GDP in 2000.
- What is the lowest money, seasonally adjusted (depository corporations survey, domestic) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0895 units per US$ of GDP in 1980.
- How does South Africa rank for money, seasonally adjusted (depository corporations survey, domestic)?
- South Africa ranks 99th out of 154 countries with data for 2008.
- Is money, seasonally adjusted (depository corporations survey, domestic) 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Money, Seasonally adjusted (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Money, Seasonally adjusted (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Money, Seasonally adjusted (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Money, Seasonally adjusted (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.