Other investment, Loans, Other Sectors (BPM6), Short-term in South Africa
South Africa: Other investment, Loans, Other Sectors (BPM6), Short-term was 3.18 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.18 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
13th
of 131 countries
All-time high
8.19 billion US dollar
in 2017
All-time low
111.95 million US dollar
in 1958
Years of data
70
1956–2025
Other investment, Loans, Other Sectors (BPM6), Short-term in South Africa, 1956–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, loans, other sectors (bpm6), short-term in South Africa is 3.18 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.8% on the previous year and down 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, loans, other sectors (bpm6), short-term in South Africa peaked at 8.19 billion US dollar in 2017 and was at its lowest, 111.95 million US dollar, in 1958.
That places South Africa 13th out of 131 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Loans, Other Sectors (BPM6), Short-term in South Africa, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 137.67 million US dollar | — |
| 1957 | 120.51 million US dollar | -12.5% |
| 1958 | 111.95 million US dollar | -7.1% |
| 1959 | 123.03 million US dollar | +9.9% |
| 1960 | 144.20 million US dollar | +17.2% |
| 1961 | 155.61 million US dollar | +7.9% |
| 1962 | 144.14 million US dollar | -7.4% |
| 1963 | 145.21 million US dollar | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 163.00 million US dollar | +12.2% |
| 1965 | 166.57 million US dollar | +2.2% |
| 1966 | 217.35 million US dollar | +30.5% |
| 1967 | 220.07 million US dollar | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 275.17 million US dollar | +25.0% |
| 1969 | 360.88 million US dollar | +31.1% |
| 1970 | 401.54 million US dollar | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 409.01 million US dollar | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 514.76 million US dollar | +25.9% |
| 1973 | 604.92 million US dollar | +17.5% |
| 1974 | 697.47 million US dollar | +15.3% |
| 1975 | 678.50 million US dollar | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 782.00 million US dollar | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 805.00 million US dollar | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 985.55 million US dollar | +22.4% |
| 1979 | 1.37 billion US dollar | +39.3% |
| 1980 | 2.11 billion US dollar | +53.6% |
| 1981 | 1.73 billion US dollar | -17.9% |
| 1982 | 1.57 billion US dollar | -9.4% |
| 1983 | 1.42 billion US dollar | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 1.20 billion US dollar | -15.3% |
| 1985 | 1.26 billion US dollar | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 2.02 billion US dollar | +60.1% |
| 1987 | 2.33 billion US dollar | +15.2% |
| 1988 | 1.98 billion US dollar | -15.0% |
| 1989 | 2.29 billion US dollar | +15.7% |
| 1990 | 1.83 billion US dollar | -20.1% |
| 1991 | 1.76 billion US dollar | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 1.52 billion US dollar | -14.0% |
| 1993 | 1.77 billion US dollar | +16.7% |
| 1994 | 1.61 billion US dollar | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 2.03 billion US dollar | +26.5% |
| 1996 | 1.98 billion US dollar | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 3.03 billion US dollar | +53.3% |
| 1998 | 2.47 billion US dollar | -18.7% |
| 1999 | 2.98 billion US dollar | +20.7% |
| 2000 | 2.92 billion US dollar | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 2.05 billion US dollar | -29.9% |
| 2002 | 3.09 billion US dollar | +51.1% |
| 2003 | 4.09 billion US dollar | +32.3% |
| 2004 | 5.67 billion US dollar | +38.6% |
| 2005 | 5.71 billion US dollar | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 5.73 billion US dollar | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 6.49 billion US dollar | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 5.41 billion US dollar | -16.6% |
| 2009 | 5.61 billion US dollar | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 6.30 billion US dollar | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 5.72 billion US dollar | -9.1% |
| 2012 | 5.04 billion US dollar | -11.9% |
| 2013 | 4.49 billion US dollar | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 4.86 billion US dollar | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 4.78 billion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 4.45 billion US dollar | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 8.19 billion US dollar | +83.8% |
| 2018 | 7.03 billion US dollar | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 6.79 billion US dollar | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 4.34 billion US dollar | -36.0% |
| 2021 | 4.34 billion US dollar | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 4.73 billion US dollar | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 3.33 billion US dollar | -29.5% |
| 2024 | 2.95 billion US dollar | -11.7% |
| 2025 | 3.18 billion US dollar | +7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 123.29 million US dollar | 111.95 million US dollar | 137.67 million US dollar | 4 |
| 1960s | 199.22 million US dollar | 144.14 million US dollar | 360.88 million US dollar | 10 |
| 1970s | 725.14 million US dollar | 401.54 million US dollar | 1.37 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.79 billion US dollar | 1.20 billion US dollar | 2.33 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.10 billion US dollar | 1.52 billion US dollar | 3.03 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.68 billion US dollar | 2.05 billion US dollar | 6.49 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.77 billion US dollar | 4.45 billion US dollar | 8.19 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.81 billion US dollar | 2.95 billion US dollar | 4.73 billion US dollar | 6 |
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, loans, other sectors (bpm6), short-term in South Africa?
- Other investment, loans, other sectors (bpm6), short-term in South Africa was 3.18 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, loans, other sectors (bpm6), short-term recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.19 billion US dollar in 2017.
- What is the lowest other investment, loans, other sectors (bpm6), short-term recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 111.95 million US dollar in 1958.
- How does South Africa rank for other investment, loans, other sectors (bpm6), short-term?
- South Africa ranks 13th out of 131 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, loans, other sectors (bpm6), short-term rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.6%. 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 Other investment, Loans, Other Sectors (BPM6), Short-term (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.