Numerical Targets (PO) in South Africa
South Africa: Numerical Targets (PO) was 89.48 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Numerical Targets (PO) in South Africa, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, numerical targets (po) in South Africa stood at 89.48.
That represents a change of up 24.9% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, numerical targets (po) in South Africa peaked at 100 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 71.65, in 2013.
South Africa ranks 44th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Numerical Targets (PO) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 71.65 | -28.3% |
| 2014 | 71.65 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 71.65 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 71.65 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 71.65 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 89.48 | +24.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 89.48 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 100, 89% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 89.48 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 105.88, 85% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 83.08 | 71.65 | 100 | 9 |
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 numerical targets (po) in South Africa?
- Numerical targets (po) in South Africa was 89.48 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest numerical targets (po) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- What is the lowest numerical targets (po) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.65 in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for numerical targets (po)?
- South Africa ranks 44th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is numerical targets (po) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Numerical Targets (PO) (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).