Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0 units per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
125th
of 177 countries
All-time high
0 units per US$ of GDP
in 1962
All-time low
0 units per US$ of GDP
in 1996
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves in months of imports, per unit of gdp in South Africa stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 1996.
South Africa ranks 125th of 177 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.
Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +45.4% |
| 1962 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +52.8% |
| 1963 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1964 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -31.4% |
| 1965 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -31.7% |
| 1966 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +32.8% |
| 1967 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -27.1% |
| 1968 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +100.4% |
| 1969 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -36.3% |
| 1970 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -42.3% |
| 1971 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -40.4% |
| 1972 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +131.8% |
| 1973 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.4% |
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -21.6% |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -31.8% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +39.3% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -33.5% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -52.7% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -24.9% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +30.5% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -48.6% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +19.0% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -45.0% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +133.6% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +46.1% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -49.5% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +47.7% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +17.4% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +23.3% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.5% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +51.8% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -37.2% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 18% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 6% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 122 Philippines 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 123 Hong Kong, China 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 124 New Zealand 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 126 Hungary 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 127 Thailand 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 128 Cyprus 0 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 total reserves in months of imports, per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1996.
- How does South Africa rank for total reserves in months of imports, per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 125th out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. 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 Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves in months of imports divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total reserves in months of imports ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Total reserves in months of imports divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.