Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records in South Africa

South Africa: Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records was 98.75 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
98.75 million
Change on year
up 113.8%
World rank
92nd
of 195 countries
All-time high
5.77 billion
in 2005
All-time low
-3.41 billion
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records in South Africa, 2005–2024

-4.0B-2.0B02.0B4.0B6.0B2005201420242005: 5.8B2006: 3.7B2007: 5.7B2008: 2.2B2009: 4.2B2010: 3.8B2011: 4.7B2012: 1.2B2013: 499.1M2014: 1.4B2015: -1.1B2016: 2.9B2017: 1.9B2018: 801.4M2019: 1.6B2020: -3.4B2021: 4.6B2022: 4.3B2023: -713.9M2024: 98.7M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records in South Africa stood at 98.75 million.

The figure is up 113.8% on the previous year and down 92.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records in South Africa peaked at 5.77 billion in 2005 and was at its lowest, -3.41 billion, in 2020.

South Africa ranks 92nd of 195 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar) in South Africa, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 5.77 billion
2006 3.71 billion -35.6%
2007 5.74 billion +54.6%
2008 2.23 billion -61.2%
2009 4.17 billion +87.4%
2010 3.80 billion -9.0%
2011 4.71 billion +24.0%
2012 1.20 billion -74.6%
2013 499.08 million -58.3%
2014 1.36 billion +172.5%
2015 -1.14 billion -183.8%
2016 2.90 billion -354.6%
2017 1.91 billion -34.3%
2018 801.44 million -57.9%
2019 1.61 billion +101.2%
2020 -3.41 billion -311.2%
2021 4.61 billion -235.5%
2022 4.25 billion -7.9%
2023 -713.90 million -116.8%
2024 98.75 million -113.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.32 billion 2.23 billion 5.77 billion 5
2010s 1.76 billion -1.14 billion 4.71 billion 10
2020s 968.96 million -3.41 billion 4.61 billion 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records in South Africa?
Reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records in South Africa was 98.75 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 5.77 billion in 2005.
What is the lowest reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -3.41 billion in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records?
South Africa ranks 92nd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 92.7%. 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 Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar)
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Coverage
204 places, 3,825 data points, 2005–2024
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