Liabilities, Financial Derivatives (OFCS) in South Africa

South Africa: Liabilities, Financial Derivatives (OFCS) was 57.49 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
57.49 billion
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
4th
of 65 countries
All-time high
79.48 billion
in 2020
All-time low
1.19 billion
in 2011
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Liabilities, Financial Derivatives (OFCS) in South Africa, 2001–2024

020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B2001201220242001: 5.5B2002: 4.7B2003: 6.2B2004: 9.9B2005: 6.4B2006: 14.3B2007: 9.2B2008: 11.0B2009: 2.3B2010: 3.0B2011: 1.2B2012: 12.6B2013: 19.0B2014: 27.9B2015: 44.6B2016: 34.5B2017: 36.7B2018: 38.8B2019: 36.0B2020: 79.5B2021: 46.8B2022: 51.8B2023: 60.7B2024: 57.5B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, liabilities, financial derivatives (ofcs) in South Africa stood at 57.49 billion.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 106.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liabilities, financial derivatives (ofcs) in South Africa peaked at 79.48 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.19 billion, in 2011.

South Africa ranks 4th of 65 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Liabilities, Financial Derivatives (OFCS) in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Liabilities, Financial Derivatives (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in South Africa, 2001 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2001 5.46 billion
2002 4.73 billion -13.4%
2003 6.15 billion +30.1%
2004 9.92 billion +61.3%
2005 6.37 billion -35.8%
2006 14.32 billion +124.8%
2007 9.22 billion -35.6%
2008 11.04 billion +19.8%
2009 2.35 billion -78.7%
2010 3.01 billion +28.3%
2011 1.19 billion -60.3%
2012 12.55 billion +951.4%
2013 19.00 billion +51.4%
2014 27.87 billion +46.6%
2015 44.56 billion +59.9%
2016 34.53 billion -22.5%
2017 36.73 billion +6.4%
2018 38.83 billion +5.7%
2019 36.03 billion -7.2%
2020 79.48 billion +120.6%
2021 46.78 billion -41.1%
2022 51.84 billion +10.8%
2023 60.67 billion +17.0%
2024 57.49 billion -5.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.73 billion 2.35 billion 14.32 billion 9
2010s 25.43 billion 1.19 billion 44.56 billion 10
2020s 59.25 billion 46.78 billion 79.48 billion 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 1 Colombia 114.97 trillion compare
  2. 2 Indonesia 966.80 billion compare
  3. 3 Mexico 139.36 billion compare
  4. 5 Brazil 18.90 billion compare
  5. 6 Thailand 6.05 billion compare
  6. 7 Philippines 3.33 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is liabilities, financial derivatives (ofcs) in South Africa?
Liabilities, financial derivatives (ofcs) in South Africa was 57.49 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest liabilities, financial derivatives (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 79.48 billion in 2020.
What is the lowest liabilities, financial derivatives (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1.19 billion in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for liabilities, financial derivatives (ofcs)?
South Africa ranks 4th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is liabilities, financial derivatives (ofcs) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 106.3%. 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 Liabilities, Financial Derivatives (OFCS) (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Liabilities, Financial Derivatives (OFCS) (Domestic currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
65 places, 1,123 data points, 2001–2025
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