Other investment, Trade credits and advances in South Africa
South Africa: Other investment, Trade credits and advances was 171.93 million US dollar in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Trade credits and advances in South Africa, 1998–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, trade credits and advances in South Africa is 171.93 million US dollar, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 70.4% on the previous year and down 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, trade credits and advances in South Africa peaked at 2.15 billion US dollar in 2007 and was at its lowest, 12.84 million US dollar, in 1999.
That places South Africa 103rd out of 156 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Trade credits and advances in South Africa, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 13.99 million US dollar | — |
| 1999 | 12.84 million US dollar | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 267.56 million US dollar | +1984.4% |
| 2001 | 701.93 million US dollar | +162.4% |
| 2002 | 1.18 billion US dollar | +68.7% |
| 2003 | 1.71 billion US dollar | +44.5% |
| 2004 | 2.08 billion US dollar | +21.8% |
| 2005 | 1.82 billion US dollar | -12.7% |
| 2006 | 2.11 billion US dollar | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 2.15 billion US dollar | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 1.79 billion US dollar | -16.8% |
| 2009 | 927.24 million US dollar | -48.2% |
| 2010 | 580.55 million US dollar | -37.4% |
| 2011 | 171.93 million US dollar | -70.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.41 million US dollar | 12.84 million US dollar | 13.99 million US dollar | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.47 billion US dollar | 267.56 million US dollar | 2.15 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 376.24 million US dollar | 171.93 million US dollar | 580.55 million US dollar | 2 |
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 other investment, trade credits and advances in South Africa?
- Other investment, trade credits and advances in South Africa was 171.93 million US dollar in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, trade credits and advances recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.15 billion US dollar in 2007.
- What is the lowest other investment, trade credits and advances recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.84 million US dollar in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for other investment, trade credits and advances?
- South Africa ranks 103rd out of 156 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other investment, trade credits and advances rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment, Trade credits and advances (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.