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

South Africa: Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock was -200.56 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-200.56 million
Change on year
up 91.6%
World rank
142nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
1.92 billion
in 2022
All-time low
-2.40 billion
in 2023
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

-2.0B-1.0B01.0B2.0B2005201420242005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: -1.7B2012: -1.8B2013: -800.8M2014: -1.5B2015: -358.8M2016: 927.8M2017: 334.8M2018: -453.1M2019: 377.9M2020: 654.8M2021: -209.9M2022: 1.9B2023: -2.4B2024: -200.6M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa stood at -200.56 million.

The figure is up 91.6% on the previous year and up 86.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Africa peaked at 1.92 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, -2.40 billion, in 2023.

That places South Africa 142nd out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of 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 -1.72 billion
2012 -1.82 billion +5.9%
2013 -800.79 million -56.0%
2014 -1.51 billion +88.5%
2015 -358.81 million -76.2%
2016 927.77 million -358.6%
2017 334.79 million -63.9%
2018 -453.06 million -235.3%
2019 377.90 million -183.4%
2020 654.82 million +73.3%
2021 -209.90 million -132.1%
2022 1.92 billion -1013.0%
2023 -2.40 billion -225.1%
2024 -200.56 million -91.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 5
2010s -502.34 million -1.82 billion 927.77 million 10
2020s -47.41 million -2.40 billion 1.92 billion 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 139 Ghana -125.18 million compare
  2. 140 Peru -138.36 million compare
  3. 141 Slovenia -180.71 million compare
  4. 143 Panama -210.86 million compare
  5. 144 Philippines -270.56 million compare
  6. 145 Indonesia -291.42 million compare

See the full ranking of 173 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 -200.56 million 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 1.92 billion in 2022.
What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -2.40 billion in 2023.
How does South Africa rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock?
South Africa ranks 142nd out of 164 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 86.7%. 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 Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
173 places, 2,845 data points, 2005–2024
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