Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in South Africa
South Africa: Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments was 1.74 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.74 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
35th
of 171 countries
All-time high
2.12 billion BoP, current US$
in 2011
All-time low
5.60 million BoP, current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in South Africa stood at 1.74 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in South Africa peaked at 2.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.60 million BoP, current US$, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 35th of 171 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in South Africa, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.60 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.60 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 8.40 million BoP, current US$ | +50.0% |
| 1963 | 15.40 million BoP, current US$ | +83.3% |
| 1964 | 15.40 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 26.60 million BoP, current US$ | +72.7% |
| 1966 | 26.60 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 32.20 million BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1968 | 37.80 million BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1969 | 39.20 million BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 46.20 million BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1971 | 47.53 million BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 63.77 million BoP, current US$ | +34.2% |
| 1973 | 78.08 million BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1974 | 72.15 million BoP, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 107.04 million BoP, current US$ | +48.4% |
| 1976 | 110.40 million BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 136.85 million BoP, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1978 | 171.35 million BoP, current US$ | +25.2% |
| 1979 | 164.01 million BoP, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 204.63 million BoP, current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 218.68 million BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 194.25 million BoP, current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1983 | 204.83 million BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 165.86 million BoP, current US$ | -19.0% |
| 1985 | 120.29 million BoP, current US$ | -27.5% |
| 1986 | 127.66 million BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 175.92 million BoP, current US$ | +37.8% |
| 1988 | 166.06 million BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 143.84 million BoP, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1990 | 131.51 million BoP, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1991 | 140.68 million BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 139.32 million BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 124.01 million BoP, current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1994 | 113.79 million BoP, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 293.13 million BoP, current US$ | +157.6% |
| 1996 | 309.24 million BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 258.25 million BoP, current US$ | -16.5% |
| 1998 | 227.55 million BoP, current US$ | -11.9% |
| 1999 | 212.78 million BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 245.90 million BoP, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 329.53 million BoP, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2002 | 446.51 million BoP, current US$ | +35.5% |
| 2003 | 616.74 million BoP, current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2004 | 891.02 million BoP, current US$ | +44.5% |
| 2005 | 1.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2006 | 1.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2007 | 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2008 | 1.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 1.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2011 | 2.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 2.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 1.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 1.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 1.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 1.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.2% |
| 2019 | 1.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2022 | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2024 | 1.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 1.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21.28 million BoP, current US$ | 5.60 million BoP, current US$ | 39.20 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 99.74 million BoP, current US$ | 46.20 million BoP, current US$ | 171.35 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 172.20 million BoP, current US$ | 120.29 million BoP, current US$ | 218.68 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 195.03 million BoP, current US$ | 113.79 million BoP, current US$ | 309.24 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 981.22 million BoP, current US$ | 245.90 million BoP, current US$ | 1.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 32 Colombia 2.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Argentina 2.02 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Hong Kong, China 1.84 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Hungary 1.73 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Saudi Arabia 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Chile 1.61 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 6.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1367 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 901.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1889 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,246 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 2.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 3.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in South Africa?
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in South Africa was 1.74 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 171 countries with data for 2025.
- Is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Charges for the use of proprietary rights (such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial processes and designs including trade secrets, franchises), and charges for licenses to reproduce or distribute (or both) intellectual property embodied in produced originals or prototypes (such as copyrights on books and manuscripts, computer software, cinematographic works, and sound recordings) and related rights (such as for live performances and television, cable, or satellite broadcast). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.