Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in South Africa

South Africa: Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents was 39.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
39.1 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 168.5%
World rank
27th
of 171 countries
All-time high
115.42 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-21.42 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
24
2002–2025

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in South Africa, 2002–2025

0501002002201320252002: -17.9 % change on previous year2003: 50.7 % change on previous year2004: 17.4 % change on previous year2005: 4.1 % change on previous year2006: 32.5 % change on previous year2007: 115.4 % change on previous year2008: 36.7 % change on previous year2009: -12.3 % change on previous year2010: 11.2 % change on previous year2011: -14 % change on previous year2012: 2.2 % change on previous year2013: -20.3 % change on previous year2014: 26.4 % change on previous year2015: -2.3 % change on previous year2016: -12.8 % change on previous year2017: 7.3 % change on previous year2018: -1.1 % change on previous year2019: 0.247 % change on previous year2020: 3.9 % change on previous year2021: -21.4 % change on previous year2022: 16.9 % change on previous year2023: -7.7 % change on previous year2024: 14.6 % change on previous year2025: 39.1 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 39.1 % change on previous year for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in 2025.

That represents a change of up 168.5% on the previous year and up 1,791.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in South Africa peaked at 115.42 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -21.42 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places South Africa 27th out of 171 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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 (ODCS) (US dollar), annual growth rate in South Africa, 2002 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
2002 -17.88 % change on previous year
2003 50.68 % change on previous year -383.4%
2004 17.36 % change on previous year -65.7%
2005 4.08 % change on previous year -76.5%
2006 32.49 % change on previous year +696.0%
2007 115.42 % change on previous year +255.3%
2008 36.74 % change on previous year -68.2%
2009 -12.33 % change on previous year -133.6%
2010 11.17 % change on previous year -190.6%
2011 -14 % change on previous year -225.3%
2012 2.18 % change on previous year -115.6%
2013 -20.26 % change on previous year -1030.4%
2014 26.37 % change on previous year -230.1%
2015 -2.31 % change on previous year -108.8%
2016 -12.81 % change on previous year +454.2%
2017 7.32 % change on previous year -157.2%
2018 -1.06 % change on previous year -114.5%
2019 0.2468 % change on previous year -123.2%
2020 3.86 % change on previous year +1462.7%
2021 -21.42 % change on previous year -655.4%
2022 16.92 % change on previous year -179.0%
2023 -7.7 % change on previous year -145.5%
2024 14.56 % change on previous year -289.2%
2025 39.1 % change on previous year +168.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 28.32 % change on previous year -17.88 % change on previous year 115.42 % change on previous year 8
2010s -0.3159 % change on previous year -20.26 % change on previous year 26.37 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.55 % change on previous year -21.42 % change on previous year 39.1 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 24 Benin 43.25 % change on previous year compare
  2. 25 Cape Verde 41.77 % change on previous year compare
  3. 26 Angola 39.7 % change on previous year compare
  4. 28 North Macedonia 37.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 29 Iceland 36.8 % change on previous year compare
  6. 30 Kosovo 36.59 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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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 39.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 115.42 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -21.42 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does South Africa rank for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents?
South Africa ranks 27th out of 171 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 1,791.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
174 places, 3,716 data points, 2000–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.