Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in South Africa
South Africa: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual was -3.86 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-3.86 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 92.8%
World rank
117th
of 206 countries
All-time high
42.11 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-90.2 % change on previous year
in 2007
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -3.86 % change on previous year for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in 2025.
The figure is up 92.8% on the previous year and down 124.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in South Africa peaked at 42.11 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -90.2 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places South Africa 117th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -12.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 13.16 % change on previous year | -203.5% |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1964 | -16.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | -10.82 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 1966 | -4.38 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1967 | -3.55 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1968 | -14.95 % change on previous year | +321.4% |
| 1969 | -15.99 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1970 | -10.75 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 1971 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 1972 | -7.12 % change on previous year | -701.9% |
| 1973 | -31.7 % change on previous year | +344.9% |
| 1974 | -35.06 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 1975 | -23.16 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1976 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -110.4% |
| 1977 | -15.7 % change on previous year | -753.5% |
| 1978 | -12.38 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1979 | -19.81 % change on previous year | +60.1% |
| 1980 | -42.14 % change on previous year | +112.7% |
| 1981 | -7.63 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 1982 | 12.62 % change on previous year | -265.4% |
| 1983 | -7.33 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 1984 | 10.83 % change on previous year | -247.7% |
| 1985 | 14.12 % change on previous year | +30.4% |
| 1986 | -14.59 % change on previous year | -203.3% |
| 1987 | -5.81 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 1988 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 1989 | -6.22 % change on previous year | +249.8% |
| 1990 | -26.65 % change on previous year | +328.6% |
| 1991 | 24.82 % change on previous year | -193.1% |
| 1992 | 8.19 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 1993 | 9.62 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1994 | 9.04 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1995 | -18.71 % change on previous year | -306.9% |
| 1996 | -8.26 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 1997 | -3.51 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 1998 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -151.3% |
| 1999 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -178.9% |
| 2000 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -176.2% |
| 2001 | -17.77 % change on previous year | -1741.7% |
| 2002 | 25.37 % change on previous year | -242.8% |
| 2003 | -65.26 % change on previous year | -357.2% |
| 2004 | 6.47 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2005 | -14.62 % change on previous year | -326.1% |
| 2006 | -3.92 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2007 | -90.2 % change on previous year | +2198.9% |
| 2008 | 8.45 % change on previous year | -109.4% |
| 2009 | 25.89 % change on previous year | +206.3% |
| 2010 | -22.69 % change on previous year | -187.7% |
| 2011 | -31.83 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2012 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -95.2% |
| 2013 | 10.96 % change on previous year | -816.2% |
| 2014 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2015 | 15.98 % change on previous year | +551.5% |
| 2016 | -4.38 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 2017 | -27.55 % change on previous year | +528.4% |
| 2018 | -7.02 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 2019 | 14.14 % change on previous year | -301.4% |
| 2020 | 42.11 % change on previous year | +197.9% |
| 2021 | -42.61 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
| 2022 | -5.5 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 2023 | 39.31 % change on previous year | -814.7% |
| 2024 | -53.53 % change on previous year | -236.2% |
| 2025 | -3.86 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -7.25 % change on previous year | -16.02 % change on previous year | 13.16 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -15.21 % change on previous year | -35.06 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -4.79 % change on previous year | -42.14 % change on previous year | 14.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5082 % change on previous year | -26.65 % change on previous year | 24.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -12.45 % change on previous year | -90.2 % change on previous year | 25.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.15 % change on previous year | -31.83 % change on previous year | 15.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.01 % change on previous year | -53.53 % change on previous year | 42.11 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- 115 Puerto Rico -2.97 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Liberia -3.06 % change on previous year compare
- 118 New Caledonia -4.06 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Ireland -4.77 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Morocco -4.79 % change on previous year 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 net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in South Africa?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in South Africa was -3.86 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 42.11 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -90.2 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual?
- South Africa ranks 117th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 124.1%. 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 Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.