Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in South Africa
South Africa: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) was 22.7 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
22.7 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 244.7%
World rank
38th
of 201 countries
All-time high
426.46 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-673.58 % change on previous year
in 1987
Years of data
63
1961–2025
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in South Africa is 22.7 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 244.7% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in South Africa peaked at 426.46 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -673.58 % change on previous year, in 1987.
South Africa ranks 38th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 250 % change on previous year | +150.0% |
| 1963 | -28.57 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 1964 | 120 % change on previous year | -520.0% |
| 1965 | 36.36 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 1966 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
| 1967 | 18.75 % change on previous year | +181.2% |
| 1968 | 78.95 % change on previous year | +321.1% |
| 1969 | -38.24 % change on previous year | -148.4% |
| 1970 | -76.19 % change on previous year | +99.3% |
| 1971 | -139.95 % change on previous year | +83.7% |
| 1972 | -272.16 % change on previous year | +94.5% |
| 1973 | -426.18 % change on previous year | +56.6% |
| 1974 | 102.69 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 1976 | -51.4 % change on previous year | -150.1% |
| 1977 | -90 % change on previous year | +75.1% |
| 1978 | 200 % change on previous year | -322.2% |
| 1979 | 295.87 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1980 | 426.46 % change on previous year | +44.1% |
| 1981 | -30.27 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 1982 | -79.79 % change on previous year | +163.6% |
| 1984 | -19.82 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 1985 | 28.06 % change on previous year | -241.5% |
| 1986 | 78.88 % change on previous year | +181.2% |
| 1987 | -673.58 % change on previous year | -953.9% |
| 1988 | 14.31 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1989 | 13.47 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1990 | -51.77 % change on previous year | -484.3% |
| 1991 | -60.46 % change on previous year | +16.8% |
| 1992 | 28.85 % change on previous year | -147.7% |
| 1993 | -75.23 % change on previous year | -360.7% |
| 1994 | 4.98 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 1995 | -6.1 % change on previous year | -222.5% |
| 1996 | -15.68 % change on previous year | +157.0% |
| 1997 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -120.8% |
| 1998 | -2.51 % change on previous year | -176.9% |
| 1999 | -25.17 % change on previous year | +902.0% |
| 2000 | 0.1482 % change on previous year | -100.6% |
| 2001 | 21.46 % change on previous year | +14386.2% |
| 2002 | 23.72 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2003 | -78.3 % change on previous year | -430.2% |
| 2004 | -70.21 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 2005 | -46.54 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 2006 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 2007 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -118.6% |
| 2008 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -363.9% |
| 2009 | -15.66 % change on previous year | -674.7% |
| 2010 | 13.5 % change on previous year | -186.3% |
| 2011 | 14.57 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2012 | -95.38 % change on previous year | -754.5% |
| 2013 | 16.85 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2014 | 0.6663 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 2015 | 17.73 % change on previous year | +2561.7% |
| 2016 | 29.67 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 2017 | -54.45 % change on previous year | -283.5% |
| 2018 | 7.34 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 2019 | 8.44 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 2020 | -7.15 % change on previous year | -184.7% |
| 2021 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -178.4% |
| 2022 | 36.17 % change on previous year | +545.3% |
| 2023 | -40 % change on previous year | -210.6% |
| 2024 | -15.68 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2025 | 22.7 % change on previous year | -244.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 60.44 % change on previous year | -38.24 % change on previous year | 250 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -50.81 % change on previous year | -426.18 % change on previous year | 295.87 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -26.92 % change on previous year | -673.58 % change on previous year | 426.46 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -19.98 % change on previous year | -75.23 % change on previous year | 28.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -15.81 % change on previous year | -78.3 % change on previous year | 23.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.1 % change on previous year | -95.38 % change on previous year | 29.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2754 % change on previous year | -40 % change on previous year | 36.17 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 35 Sri Lanka 23.73 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Niger 23.54 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Brazil 23.23 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Viet Nam 22.59 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Nicaragua 20.65 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Zimbabwe 19.72 % 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)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1387 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 915.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 16,372 current LCU per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in South Africa?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in South Africa was 22.7 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 426.46 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -673.58 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does South Africa rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current)?
- South Africa ranks 38th out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. 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 secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.