Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa

South Africa: Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock was -9.44 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-9.44 billion
Change on year
up 33.7%
World rank
129th
of 139 countries
All-time high
0
in 2005
All-time low
-33.94 billion
in 2016
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa, 2005–2024

-30.0B-20.0B-10.0B02005201420242005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: -33.5B2012: -26.0B2013: -19.6B2014: -17.9B2015: -25.0B2016: -33.9B2017: -17.1B2018: -16.6B2019: -11.6B2020: -20.2B2021: -16.6B2022: -17.3B2023: -14.2B2024: -9.4B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa stood at -9.44 billion.

The figure is up 33.7% on the previous year and up 47.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa peaked at 0 in 2005 and was at its lowest, -33.94 billion, in 2016.

South Africa ranks 129th of 139 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in South Africa, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 0
2010 0
2011 -33.48 billion
2012 -26.04 billion -22.2%
2013 -19.56 billion -24.9%
2014 -17.90 billion -8.5%
2015 -25.04 billion +39.9%
2016 -33.94 billion +35.6%
2017 -17.11 billion -49.6%
2018 -16.60 billion -3.0%
2019 -11.62 billion -30.0%
2020 -20.24 billion +74.1%
2021 -16.64 billion -17.8%
2022 -17.31 billion +4.1%
2023 -14.23 billion -17.8%
2024 -9.44 billion -33.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 5
2010s -20.13 billion -33.94 billion 0 10
2020s -15.57 billion -20.24 billion -9.44 billion 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 126 Czechia -6.21 billion compare
  2. 127 New Zealand -6.99 billion compare
  3. 128 Thailand -9.05 billion compare
  4. 130 Ireland -13.89 billion compare
  5. 131 Hungary -14.27 billion compare
  6. 132 Chile -22.82 billion compare

See the full ranking of 147 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa?
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa was -9.44 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -33.94 billion in 2016.
How does South Africa rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock?
South Africa ranks 129th out of 139 countries with data for 2024.
Is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. 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 Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
147 places, 2,200 data points, 2005–2024
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