PPG, other private creditors (NFL, current US$) in South Africa
South Africa: PPG, other private creditors (NFL, current US$) was 750.00 million NFL, current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
PPG, other private creditors in South Africa, 1994–2023
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in NFL, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ppg, other private creditors in South Africa is 750.00 million NFL, current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 401.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppg, other private creditors in South Africa peaked at 1.54 billion NFL, current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, -550.55 million NFL, current US$, in 2002.
South Africa ranks 2nd of 113 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
PPG, other private creditors (NFL, current US$) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | NFL, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 266.00 million NFL, current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 1.54 billion NFL, current US$ | +478.5% |
| 1996 | 633.56 million NFL, current US$ | -58.8% |
| 1997 | 525.07 million NFL, current US$ | -17.1% |
| 1998 | -178.21 million NFL, current US$ | -133.9% |
| 1999 | 100.00 million NFL, current US$ | -156.1% |
| 2000 | -72.73 million NFL, current US$ | -172.7% |
| 2001 | -230.22 million NFL, current US$ | +216.5% |
| 2002 | -550.55 million NFL, current US$ | +139.1% |
| 2003 | -347.88 million NFL, current US$ | -36.8% |
| 2004 | -145.22 million NFL, current US$ | -58.3% |
| 2005 | -145.22 million NFL, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -145.22 million NFL, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2007 | -145.22 million NFL, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -145.22 million NFL, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2009 | -145.22 million NFL, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -145.22 million NFL, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2011 | -72.61 million NFL, current US$ | -50.0% |
| 2012 | -249.00 million NFL, current US$ | +242.9% |
| 2023 | 750.00 million NFL, current US$ | -401.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 750.00 million NFL, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -814,000 NFL, current US$. (48 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 750.00 million NFL, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -348,000 NFL, current US$. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 480.85 million NFL, current US$ | -178.21 million NFL, current US$ | 1.54 billion NFL, current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | -207.27 million NFL, current US$ | -550.55 million NFL, current US$ | -72.73 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -155.61 million NFL, current US$ | -249.00 million NFL, current US$ | -72.61 million NFL, current US$ | 3 |
| 2020s | 750.00 million NFL, current US$ | 750.00 million NFL, current US$ | 750.00 million NFL, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More external debt data for South Africa
- Net financial flows, IBRD 1.36 billion NFL, current US$ (2025)
- 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)
- Use of IMF credit 6.45 billion DOD, current US$ (2025)
- External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) 115.04 billion DOD, current US$ (2025)
- External debt stocks, long-term 139.25 billion DOD, current US$ (2025)
- External debt stocks, short-term 60.64 billion DOD, current US$ (2025)
- Short-term debt 29.4% (2025)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate -109.7 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ppg, other private creditors in South Africa?
- Ppg, other private creditors in South Africa was 750.00 million NFL, current US$ in 2023, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest ppg, other private creditors recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 billion NFL, current US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest ppg, other private creditors recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -550.55 million NFL, current US$ in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for ppg, other private creditors?
- South Africa ranks 2nd out of 113 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ppg, other private creditors rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 401.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of PPG, other private creditors (NFL, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public and publicly guaranteed other private credits from manufacturers, exporters, and other suppliers of goods, and bank credits covered by a guarantee of an export credit agency. Net flows (or net lending or net disbursements) received by the borrower during the year are disbursements minus principal repayments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.