Liabilities, Shares and other Equity (OFCS) in South Africa

South Africa: Liabilities, Shares and other Equity (OFCS) was 5.48 trillion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.48 trillion
Change on year
up 11.0%
World rank
14th
of 65 countries
All-time high
5.48 trillion
in 2024
All-time low
386.55 billion
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Liabilities, Shares and other Equity (OFCS) in South Africa, 2001–2024

02.0T4.0T6.0T2001201220242001: 386.6B2002: 403.1B2003: 459.9B2004: 587.9B2005: 747.5B2006: 951.3B2007: 1.1T2008: 1.2T2009: 1.4T2010: 1.5T2011: 1.7T2012: 2.1T2013: 2.4T2014: 2.6T2015: 2.8T2016: 3.0T2017: 3.3T2018: 3.3T2019: 3.6T2020: 3.7T2021: 4.3T2022: 4.5T2023: 4.9T2024: 5.5T

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for liabilities, shares and other equity (ofcs) in South Africa is 5.48 trillion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 108.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liabilities, shares and other equity (ofcs) in South Africa peaked at 5.48 trillion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 386.55 billion, in 2001.

South Africa ranks 14th of 65 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Liabilities, Shares and other Equity (OFCS) in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Liabilities, Shares and other Equity (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in South Africa, 2001 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2001 386.55 billion
2002 403.08 billion +4.3%
2003 459.90 billion +14.1%
2004 587.87 billion +27.8%
2005 747.49 billion +27.2%
2006 951.28 billion +27.3%
2007 1.11 trillion +17.0%
2008 1.15 trillion +3.5%
2009 1.38 trillion +19.6%
2010 1.54 trillion +11.6%
2011 1.70 trillion +10.4%
2012 2.06 trillion +21.4%
2013 2.42 trillion +17.6%
2014 2.63 trillion +8.5%
2015 2.82 trillion +7.5%
2016 3.02 trillion +6.8%
2017 3.27 trillion +8.5%
2018 3.30 trillion +0.9%
2019 3.57 trillion +8.0%
2020 3.67 trillion +3.0%
2021 4.33 trillion +17.8%
2022 4.48 trillion +3.4%
2023 4.93 trillion +10.1%
2024 5.48 trillion +11.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 797.62 billion 386.55 billion 1.38 trillion 9
2010s 2.63 trillion 1.54 trillion 3.57 trillion 10
2020s 4.58 trillion 3.67 trillion 5.48 trillion 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 11 Uganda 6.32 trillion compare
  2. 12 Mexico 6.03 trillion compare
  3. 13 Cambodia 5.72 trillion compare
  4. 15 Angola 3.17 trillion compare
  5. 16 Kazakhstan 2.77 trillion compare
  6. 17 Costa Rica 2.03 trillion compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is liabilities, shares and other equity (ofcs) in South Africa?
Liabilities, shares and other equity (ofcs) in South Africa was 5.48 trillion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest liabilities, shares and other equity (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 5.48 trillion in 2024.
What is the lowest liabilities, shares and other equity (ofcs) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 386.55 billion in 2001.
How does South Africa rank for liabilities, shares and other equity (ofcs)?
South Africa ranks 14th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is liabilities, shares and other equity (ofcs) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.4%. 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, Shares and other Equity (OFCS) (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Liabilities, Shares and other Equity (OFCS) (Domestic currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
65 places, 1,127 data points, 2001–2025
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