Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate was 16.18 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
16.18 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 243.6%
World rank
83rd
of 182 countries
All-time high
154.48 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-47.55 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa is 16.18 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 243.6% on the previous year and up 345.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (includes gold, current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 154.48 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -47.55 % change on previous year, in 1996.
South Africa ranks 83rd of 182 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 45.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 63.93 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 1963 | 19.73 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 1964 | -8.79 % change on previous year | -144.6% |
| 1965 | -14.99 % change on previous year | +70.6% |
| 1966 | 38.88 % change on previous year | -359.3% |
| 1967 | -6.32 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 1968 | 119.51 % change on previous year | -1991.3% |
| 1969 | -18.15 % change on previous year | -115.2% |
| 1970 | -24.77 % change on previous year | +36.5% |
| 1971 | -26.44 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1972 | 128.05 % change on previous year | -584.3% |
| 1973 | 45.58 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 1974 | 46.51 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1975 | -21.22 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 1976 | -28.4 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 1977 | -5.31 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 1978 | 30.52 % change on previous year | -675.2% |
| 1979 | 111.32 % change on previous year | +264.7% |
| 1980 | 41.62 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1981 | -44.74 % change on previous year | -207.5% |
| 1982 | -9.52 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1983 | -3.79 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 1984 | -33.83 % change on previous year | +793.4% |
| 1985 | -24.44 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1986 | 18.81 % change on previous year | -177.0% |
| 1987 | 53.63 % change on previous year | +185.0% |
| 1988 | -36.36 % change on previous year | -167.8% |
| 1989 | -0.4002 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 1990 | 17.68 % change on previous year | -4518.3% |
| 1991 | 23.37 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 1992 | 0.6647 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 1993 | -10.24 % change on previous year | -1640.8% |
| 1994 | 14.44 % change on previous year | -241.0% |
| 1995 | 35.47 % change on previous year | +145.7% |
| 1996 | -47.55 % change on previous year | -234.1% |
| 1997 | 154.48 % change on previous year | -424.9% |
| 1998 | -7.54 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 1999 | 36.1 % change on previous year | -578.8% |
| 2000 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 2001 | -0.9764 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 2002 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -355.0% |
| 2003 | 4.32 % change on previous year | +73.3% |
| 2004 | 82.56 % change on previous year | +1813.3% |
| 2005 | 38.55 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 2006 | 24.09 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 2007 | 28.62 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2009 | 16.24 % change on previous year | +364.4% |
| 2010 | 10.65 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2011 | 11.25 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2013 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -148.6% |
| 2014 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2015 | -6.58 % change on previous year | +458.0% |
| 2016 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 2017 | 7.51 % change on previous year | +166.5% |
| 2018 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 2019 | 6.61 % change on previous year | +264.8% |
| 2020 | -0.0861 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 2021 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -5565.9% |
| 2022 | 5.13 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 2024 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +47.1% |
| 2025 | 16.18 % change on previous year | +243.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26.54 % change on previous year | -18.15 % change on previous year | 119.51 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 25.58 % change on previous year | -28.4 % change on previous year | 128.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.9 % change on previous year | -44.74 % change on previous year | 53.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.69 % change on previous year | -47.55 % change on previous year | 154.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.21 % change on previous year | -0.9764 % change on previous year | 82.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 % change on previous year | -6.58 % change on previous year | 11.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.64 % change on previous year | -0.0861 % change on previous year | 16.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 80 Estonia 17.56 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Aruba 17.3 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 16.58 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Kosovo 15.73 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 15.73 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Afghanistan 14.73 % 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)
- 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$), per unit of GDP 0.178 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Total reserves (includes gold, current us$), annual growth rate in South Africa was 16.18 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 154.48 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.55 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does South Africa rank for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 83rd out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 345.7%. 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 Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.