Net long-term borrowing (BoP, current US$) in South Africa
South Africa: Net long-term borrowing (BoP, current US$) was 54.46 million BoP, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
54.46 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 57.8%
World rank
3rd
of 54 countries
All-time high
236.68 million BoP, current US$
in 2009
All-time low
-608.80 million BoP, current US$
in 1989
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Net long-term borrowing in South Africa, 1960–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 54.46 million BoP, current US$ for net long-term borrowing in 2011.
The figure is down 57.8% on the previous year and up 118.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net long-term borrowing in South Africa peaked at 236.68 million BoP, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, -608.80 million BoP, current US$, in 1989.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 54 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net long-term borrowing (BoP, current US$) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1963 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1964 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1965 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1967 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1968 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 28.71 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1986 | -37.19 million BoP, current US$ | -229.5% |
| 1987 | 6.75 million BoP, current US$ | -118.2% |
| 1988 | 15.82 million BoP, current US$ | +134.4% |
| 1989 | -608.80 million BoP, current US$ | -3947.1% |
| 1990 | 141.58 million BoP, current US$ | -123.3% |
| 1991 | -99.11 million BoP, current US$ | -170.0% |
| 1992 | -267.99 million BoP, current US$ | +170.4% |
| 1993 | -24.43 million BoP, current US$ | -90.9% |
| 1994 | 42.70 million BoP, current US$ | -274.8% |
| 1995 | -470.40 million BoP, current US$ | -1201.7% |
| 1996 | -325.14 million BoP, current US$ | -30.9% |
| 1997 | -378.97 million BoP, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1998 | -87.67 million BoP, current US$ | -76.9% |
| 1999 | -333.03 million BoP, current US$ | +279.8% |
| 2000 | 977,524 BoP, current US$ | -100.3% |
| 2001 | -288.92 million BoP, current US$ | -29656.7% |
| 2002 | -539.27 million BoP, current US$ | +86.6% |
| 2003 | -351.18 million BoP, current US$ | -34.9% |
| 2004 | -206.01 million BoP, current US$ | -41.3% |
| 2005 | -165.64 million BoP, current US$ | -19.6% |
| 2006 | -224.15 million BoP, current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2007 | -343.06 million BoP, current US$ | +53.1% |
| 2008 | 130.06 million BoP, current US$ | -137.9% |
| 2009 | 236.68 million BoP, current US$ | +82.0% |
| 2010 | 129.08 million BoP, current US$ | -45.5% |
| 2011 | 54.46 million BoP, current US$ | -57.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 54.46 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.61 million BoP, current US$, 7.2× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net long-term borrowing (BoP, current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -29656.7% | 977,524 BoP, current US$ | -288.92 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1989 | -3947.1% | 15.82 million BoP, current US$ | -608.80 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1995 | -1201.7% | 42.70 million BoP, current US$ | -470.40 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | -59.47 million BoP, current US$ | -608.80 million BoP, current US$ | 28.71 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -180.25 million BoP, current US$ | -470.40 million BoP, current US$ | 141.58 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -175.05 million BoP, current US$ | -539.27 million BoP, current US$ | 236.68 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.77 million BoP, current US$ | 54.46 million BoP, current US$ | 129.08 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Libya 642.00 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 Algeria 136.38 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 4 Cape Verde 15.22 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 Mozambique 3.61 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Morocco 26,930 BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net long-term borrowing in South Africa?
- Net long-term borrowing in South Africa was 54.46 million BoP, current US$ in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.
- What is the highest net long-term borrowing recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 236.68 million BoP, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest net long-term borrowing recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -608.80 million BoP, current US$ in 1989.
- How does South Africa rank for net long-term borrowing?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 54 countries with data for 2011.
- Is net long-term borrowing rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.8%. 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, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, published as part of Net long-term borrowing (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net long-term borrowing includes external debt disbursements less repayments due, plus other net long-term inflows. Data are in current U.S. dollars.