Net financial flows, others (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Net financial flows, others (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate was -23.34 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-23.34 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 103.9%
World rank
53rd
of 121 countries
All-time high
601.38 % change on previous year
in 2023
All-time low
-146.04 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
12
2012–2024

Net financial flows, others (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, 2012–2024

-20002004006002012201820242012: 455 % change on previous year2013: -36.2 % change on previous year2014: -37.5 % change on previous year2015: -53.1 % change on previous year2016: -118.7 % change on previous year2017: -58.9 % change on previous year2018: -1.2 % change on previous year2020: -146 % change on previous year2021: -11.3 % change on previous year2022: 112.1 % change on previous year2023: 601.4 % change on previous year2024: -23.3 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded -23.34 % change on previous year for net financial flows, others (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 103.9% on the previous year and up 37.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net financial flows, others (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 601.38 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -146.04 % change on previous year, in 2020.

South Africa ranks 53rd of 121 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.

Net financial flows, others (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Net financial flows, others (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, 2012 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2012 454.99 % change on previous year
2013 -36.18 % change on previous year -108.0%
2014 -37.52 % change on previous year +3.7%
2015 -53.05 % change on previous year +41.4%
2016 -118.7 % change on previous year +123.7%
2017 -58.93 % change on previous year -50.4%
2018 -1.21 % change on previous year -97.9%
2020 -146.04 % change on previous year +11934.9%
2021 -11.34 % change on previous year -92.2%
2022 112.12 % change on previous year -1088.8%
2023 601.38 % change on previous year +436.4%
2024 -23.34 % change on previous year -103.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 21.34 % change on previous year -118.7 % change on previous year 454.99 % change on previous year 7
2020s 106.56 % change on previous year -146.04 % change on previous year 601.38 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 50 Burkina Faso -18.07 % change on previous year compare
  2. 51 Türkiye -20.95 % change on previous year compare
  3. 52 Brazil -23.27 % change on previous year compare
  4. 54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -25.32 % change on previous year compare
  5. 55 Tajikistan -28.28 % change on previous year compare
  6. 56 Albania -32.45 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net financial flows, others (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa?
Net financial flows, others (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa was -23.34 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net financial flows, others (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 601.38 % change on previous year in 2023.
What is the lowest net financial flows, others (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -146.04 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for net financial flows, others (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 53rd out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is net financial flows, others (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.8%. 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 Net financial flows, others (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net financial flows, others (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
133 places, 5,112 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net financial flows, others (NFL, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.