Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in South Africa
South Africa: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 977.63 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in South Africa, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in South Africa stood at 977.63 million.
The figure is down 85.3% on the previous year and up 107.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in South Africa peaked at 54.68 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -19.63 billion, in 2006.
That places South Africa 46th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -4.81 billion | — |
| 2006 | -19.63 billion | +308.3% |
| 2007 | -10.24 billion | -47.8% |
| 2008 | 14.30 billion | -239.6% |
| 2009 | -11.62 billion | -181.3% |
| 2010 | -9.77 billion | -15.9% |
| 2011 | -7.73 billion | -21.0% |
| 2012 | -13.52 billion | +75.0% |
| 2013 | -11.01 billion | -18.5% |
| 2014 | -13.58 billion | +23.3% |
| 2015 | -10.28 billion | -24.3% |
| 2016 | -16.37 billion | +59.3% |
| 2017 | -16.46 billion | +0.6% |
| 2018 | -3.80 billion | -76.9% |
| 2019 | -8.92 billion | +134.9% |
| 2020 | 6.75 billion | -175.7% |
| 2021 | 54.68 billion | +710.2% |
| 2022 | 4.19 billion | -92.3% |
| 2023 | 6.63 billion | +58.3% |
| 2024 | 977.63 million | -85.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 977.63 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.69 million, 29.0× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 977.63 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1,505. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +710.2% | 6.75 billion | 54.68 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -6.40 billion | -19.63 billion | 14.30 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -11.14 billion | -16.46 billion | -3.80 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.65 billion | 977.63 million | 54.68 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More external debt data for South Africa
- IFC, private nonguaranteed -15.41 million NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -0.2407 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 444.22 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 2.3% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD 910.75 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 6.5% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate -109.7 % change on previous year (2023)
- Other investment, Debt instruments 53.54 billion US dollar (2025)
- Use of IMF credit 7.63 billion DOD, current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in South Africa?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in South Africa was 977.63 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 54.68 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.63 billion in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.2%. 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 Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.