External finance, S2 - Outflow restrictions in South Africa
South Africa: External finance, S2 - Outflow restrictions was 1.5 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
External finance, S2 - Outflow restrictions in South Africa, 1980–2014
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external finance, s2 - outflow restrictions in South Africa is 1.5, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external finance, s2 - outflow restrictions in South Africa peaked at 1.5 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.5, in 1980.
South Africa ranks 29th of 59 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External finance, S2 - Outflow restrictions in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.5 | — |
| 1981 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1 | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 1.5 | +50.0% |
| 2006 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.05 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 3.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 16.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 106,203 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7819 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 5,158 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 9.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external finance, s2 - outflow restrictions in South Africa?
- External finance, s2 - outflow restrictions in South Africa was 1.5 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest external finance, s2 - outflow restrictions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5 in 2005.
- What is the lowest external finance, s2 - outflow restrictions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5 in 1980.
- How does South Africa rank for external finance, s2 - outflow restrictions?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 59 countries with data for 2014.
- Is external finance, s2 - outflow restrictions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. 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 External finance, S2 - Outflow restrictions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The SRD contains data on a wide range of structural policies across different countries. These policies are things that affect how markets function, like labor laws, regulations on businesses, and trade policies.