Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in South Africa

South Africa: Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents was 1.07 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.07 billion
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
45th
of 168 countries
All-time high
4.03 billion
in 2001
All-time low
586.54 million
in 2011
Years of data
25
2001–2025

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in South Africa, 2001–2025

1.0B2.0B3.0B4.0B2001201320252001: 4.0B2002: 2.6B2003: 3.1B2004: 3.8B2005: 3.9B2006: 3.1B2007: 2.5B2008: 1.0B2009: 805.0M2010: 600.0M2011: 586.5M2012: 750.0M2013: 712.4M2014: 1.1B2015: 691.0M2016: 823.9M2017: 873.3M2018: 918.9M2019: 607.6M2020: 918.2M2021: 741.6M2022: 947.2M2023: 904.3M2024: 984.2M2025: 1.1B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 1.07 billion for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in 2025.

The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 54.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in South Africa peaked at 4.03 billion in 2001 and was at its lowest, 586.54 million, in 2011.

South Africa ranks 45th of 168 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.

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (CBS) (US dollar) in South Africa, 2001 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2001 4.03 billion
2002 2.65 billion -34.3%
2003 3.14 billion +18.5%
2004 3.82 billion +21.8%
2005 3.88 billion +1.7%
2006 3.12 billion -19.8%
2007 2.54 billion -18.6%
2008 1.03 billion -59.5%
2009 805.02 million -21.7%
2010 599.99 million -25.5%
2011 586.54 million -2.2%
2012 749.95 million +27.9%
2013 712.37 million -5.0%
2014 1.08 billion +51.5%
2015 691.03 million -36.0%
2016 823.86 million +19.2%
2017 873.29 million +6.0%
2018 918.89 million +5.2%
2019 607.60 million -33.9%
2020 918.17 million +51.1%
2021 741.58 million -19.2%
2022 947.18 million +27.7%
2023 904.30 million -4.5%
2024 984.22 million +8.8%
2025 1.07 billion +8.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.78 billion 805.02 million 4.03 billion 9
2010s 764.31 million 586.54 million 1.08 billion 10
2020s 927.57 million 741.58 million 1.07 billion 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 42 New Zealand 1.14 billion compare
  2. 43 Zimbabwe 1.12 billion compare
  3. 44 Portugal 1.08 billion compare
  4. 46 Denmark 1.06 billion compare
  5. 47 Ireland 1.04 billion compare
  6. 48 Oman 966.99 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in South Africa?
Liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in South Africa was 1.07 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 4.03 billion in 2001.
What is the lowest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 586.54 million in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents?
South Africa ranks 45th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
Is liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 54.8%. 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, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (CBS) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (CBS) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
170 places, 3,761 data points, 1999–2025
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