External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in South Africa
South Africa: External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth was 4.97 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.97 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 96.6%
World rank
71st
of 192 countries
All-time high
844.12 % change on previous year
in 1968
All-time low
-806.25 % change on previous year
in 1970
Years of data
64
1961–2025
External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 4.97 % change on previous year for external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 96.6% on the previous year and down 76.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in South Africa peaked at 844.12 % change on previous year in 1968 and was at its lowest, -806.25 % change on previous year, in 1970.
That places South Africa 71st out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 69.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 16.19 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 1963 | -31.26 % change on previous year | -293.1% |
| 1964 | -61.1 % change on previous year | +95.4% |
| 1965 | -161.27 % change on previous year | +164.0% |
| 1966 | 317.24 % change on previous year | -296.7% |
| 1967 | -82.01 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 1968 | 844.12 % change on previous year | -1129.3% |
| 1969 | -80.06 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 1970 | -806.25 % change on previous year | +907.0% |
| 1971 | -31.02 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1972 | 163.39 % change on previous year | -626.6% |
| 1973 | 40.66 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 1974 | -127.28 % change on previous year | -413.0% |
| 1975 | -352.03 % change on previous year | +176.6% |
| 1976 | 52.43 % change on previous year | -114.9% |
| 1977 | 555.44 % change on previous year | +959.4% |
| 1978 | 54.16 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 1979 | 73.54 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
| 1980 | 22.45 % change on previous year | -69.5% |
| 1981 | -125.72 % change on previous year | -659.9% |
| 1982 | 81.07 % change on previous year | -164.5% |
| 1984 | -56.84 % change on previous year | -170.1% |
| 1985 | 271.93 % change on previous year | -578.4% |
| 1986 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 1987 | 47.79 % change on previous year | +250.4% |
| 1988 | -29.67 % change on previous year | -162.1% |
| 1989 | -14.86 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 1990 | 20.4 % change on previous year | -237.3% |
| 1991 | -16.22 % change on previous year | -179.5% |
| 1992 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 1993 | 15.28 % change on previous year | +475.5% |
| 1994 | -49.91 % change on previous year | -426.6% |
| 1995 | -66.3 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 1996 | 114.73 % change on previous year | -273.0% |
| 1997 | -21.81 % change on previous year | -119.0% |
| 1998 | -10.98 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 1999 | 125.2 % change on previous year | -1240.3% |
| 2000 | 13.67 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2001 | 22.16 % change on previous year | +62.1% |
| 2002 | -8.6 % change on previous year | -138.8% |
| 2003 | -5.34 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 2004 | -107.92 % change on previous year | +1919.6% |
| 2005 | -100.53 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2006 | -624.29 % change on previous year | +521.0% |
| 2007 | 15.8 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 2008 | -15.19 % change on previous year | -196.2% |
| 2009 | 126.91 % change on previous year | -935.3% |
| 2010 | 288.7 % change on previous year | +127.5% |
| 2011 | -28.12 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 2012 | -262.72 % change on previous year | +834.1% |
| 2013 | -49.75 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 2014 | 32.68 % change on previous year | -165.7% |
| 2015 | 21.12 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 2016 | 132.39 % change on previous year | +526.7% |
| 2017 | 199.13 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2018 | -52.78 % change on previous year | -126.5% |
| 2019 | -4.36 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2020 | 653.13 % change on previous year | -15082.4% |
| 2021 | 75.94 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 2022 | -66.73 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 2023 | -63.66 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 146.1 % change on previous year | -329.5% |
| 2025 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 92.35 % change on previous year | -161.27 % change on previous year | 844.12 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -37.7 % change on previous year | -806.25 % change on previous year | 555.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.31 % change on previous year | -125.72 % change on previous year | 271.93 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 11.3 % change on previous year | -66.3 % change on previous year | 125.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -68.33 % change on previous year | -624.29 % change on previous year | 126.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.63 % change on previous year | -262.72 % change on previous year | 288.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 124.96 % change on previous year | -66.73 % change on previous year | 653.13 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- 70 Seychelles 5.03 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Mauritius 4.66 % change on previous year compare
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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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.7139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1196 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 789.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 5.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.295 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 1,946 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in South Africa?
- External balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in South Africa was 4.97 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 844.12 % change on previous year in 1968.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -806.25 % change on previous year in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth?
- South Africa ranks 71st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.5%. 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 External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.