IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$) in South Africa
South Africa: IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$) was -15.41 million NFL, US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
IFC, private nonguaranteed in South Africa, 1994–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in NFL, US$.
Analysis
In 2024, ifc, private nonguaranteed in South Africa stood at -15.41 million NFL, US$.
The figure is down 102.9% on the previous year and down 472.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ifc, private nonguaranteed in South Africa peaked at 650.26 million NFL, US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, -18.52 million NFL, US$, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 110th of 123 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | NFL, US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1995 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1996 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1997 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1998 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1999 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 2000 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 2001 | 1.22 million NFL, US$ | — |
| 2002 | 23.29 million NFL, US$ | +1808.9% |
| 2003 | -5.03 million NFL, US$ | -121.6% |
| 2004 | -14.75 million NFL, US$ | +193.4% |
| 2005 | -18.52 million NFL, US$ | +25.5% |
| 2006 | 4.23 million NFL, US$ | -122.8% |
| 2007 | 24.17 million NFL, US$ | +471.5% |
| 2008 | 3.97 million NFL, US$ | -83.6% |
| 2009 | 53.32 million NFL, US$ | +1241.4% |
| 2010 | -672,550 NFL, US$ | -101.3% |
| 2011 | -13.92 million NFL, US$ | +1969.3% |
| 2012 | 162.34 million NFL, US$ | -1266.4% |
| 2013 | 79.94 million NFL, US$ | -50.8% |
| 2014 | 4.13 million NFL, US$ | -94.8% |
| 2015 | 46.77 million NFL, US$ | +1031.2% |
| 2016 | 3.93 million NFL, US$ | -91.6% |
| 2017 | 308.15 million NFL, US$ | +7750.2% |
| 2018 | 171.57 million NFL, US$ | -44.3% |
| 2019 | 126.56 million NFL, US$ | -26.2% |
| 2020 | 336.21 million NFL, US$ | +165.6% |
| 2021 | 650.26 million NFL, US$ | +93.4% |
| 2022 | 125.87 million NFL, US$ | -80.6% |
| 2023 | 538.88 million NFL, US$ | +328.1% |
| 2024 | -15.41 million NFL, US$ | -102.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +7750.2% | 3.93 million NFL, US$ | 308.15 million NFL, US$ |
| 2011 | -1969.3% | -672,550 NFL, US$ | -13.92 million NFL, US$ |
| 2002 | +1808.9% | 1.22 million NFL, US$ | 23.29 million NFL, US$ |
| 2012 | +1266.4% | -13.92 million NFL, US$ | 162.34 million NFL, US$ |
| 2009 | +1241.4% | 3.97 million NFL, US$ | 53.32 million NFL, US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 NFL, US$ | 0 NFL, US$ | 0 NFL, US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 7.19 million NFL, US$ | -18.52 million NFL, US$ | 53.32 million NFL, US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 88.88 million NFL, US$ | -13.92 million NFL, US$ | 308.15 million NFL, US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 327.16 million NFL, US$ | -15.41 million NFL, US$ | 650.26 million NFL, US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More external debt data for South Africa
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -0.2407 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 444.22 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 2.3% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD 910.75 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 6.5% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate -109.7 % change on previous year (2023)
- Other investment, Debt instruments 53.54 billion US dollar (2025)
- Use of IMF credit 7.63 billion DOD, current US$ (2024)
- External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) 97.81 billion DOD, current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ifc, private nonguaranteed in South Africa?
- Ifc, private nonguaranteed in South Africa was -15.41 million NFL, US$ in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest ifc, private nonguaranteed recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 650.26 million NFL, US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest ifc, private nonguaranteed recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.52 million NFL, US$ in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for ifc, private nonguaranteed?
- South Africa ranks 110th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ifc, private nonguaranteed rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 472.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Nonguaranteed long-term debt privately placed from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Net flows (or net lending or net disbursements) received by the borrower during the year are disbursements minus principal repayments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.