Other investment, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US) in South Africa
South Africa: Other investment, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US) was 22.98 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US) in South Africa, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, currency and deposits (assets, positions, us) in South Africa is 22.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 29.4% on the previous year and up 342.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, currency and deposits (assets, positions, us) in South Africa peaked at 460.06 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -62.51 % change on previous year, in 1995.
South Africa ranks 40th of 172 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 118.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -49.45 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 1994 | 460.06 % change on previous year | -1030.3% |
| 1995 | -62.51 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 1997 | 14.52 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 1998 | 19.2 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 1999 | 82.47 % change on previous year | +329.6% |
| 2000 | -4.23 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 2001 | 41.15 % change on previous year | -1071.9% |
| 2002 | 88.08 % change on previous year | +114.0% |
| 2003 | 106.62 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 10.62 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 2005 | 14.23 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 2006 | 18.83 % change on previous year | +32.3% |
| 2007 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 2008 | -22.23 % change on previous year | -595.2% |
| 2009 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 2010 | 14.36 % change on previous year | +234.7% |
| 2011 | 10.42 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2012 | -12.51 % change on previous year | -220.1% |
| 2013 | -7.4 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2014 | 15.57 % change on previous year | -310.5% |
| 2015 | -9.48 % change on previous year | -160.9% |
| 2016 | 0.75 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 2017 | 8.48 % change on previous year | +1031.0% |
| 2018 | -8.47 % change on previous year | -199.9% |
| 2019 | -10.84 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2020 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -186.2% |
| 2021 | -14.52 % change on previous year | -255.3% |
| 2022 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 2023 | -10.06 % change on previous year | +585.4% |
| 2024 | 32.53 % change on previous year | -423.4% |
| 2025 | 22.98 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 22.98 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.7 % change on previous year, 3.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 22.98 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.57 % change on previous year, 5.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83.29 % change on previous year | -62.51 % change on previous year | 460.06 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 26.18 % change on previous year | -22.23 % change on previous year | 106.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0872 % change on previous year | -12.51 % change on previous year | 15.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.47 % change on previous year | -14.52 % change on previous year | 32.53 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -32.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 37.05 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0151 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 99.62 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, currency and deposits (assets, positions, us) in South Africa?
- Other investment, currency and deposits (assets, positions, us) in South Africa was 22.98 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest other investment, currency and deposits (assets, positions, us) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 460.06 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest other investment, currency and deposits (assets, positions, us) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -62.51 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does South Africa rank for other investment, currency and deposits (assets, positions, us)?
- South Africa ranks 40th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, currency and deposits (assets, positions, us) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.4%. 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 Other investment, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar), 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 Other investment, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Other investment, Currency and deposits International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Other investment, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.