South Africa External and Government Debt
South Africa National Debt Data
| Indicator | Data | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 69.9 % | 2021 |
| External Debt | 173837 USD Million | 173.837 B USD | 1Q/22 |
| Government Debt | 83437 USD Million | 83.437 B USD | 1Q/22 |
Latest data on Government Debt to GDP (%)
What is South Africa Government Debt to GDP Ratio?
- Government Debt to GDP in South Africa decreased to 69.9 % in 2021. The maximum level was 83 % and minimum was 27.8 %
- Data published Yearly by National Treasury.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 69.9 | 2021 | 23.02.2022 |
| 80.3 | 2020 | 26.03.2021 |
| 62.2 | 2019 | 24.03.2020 |
| 55.8 | 2018 | 29.04.2019 |
| 53.1 | 2017 | 21.03.2018 |
| 51.6 | 2016 | 05.01.2018 |
| 49.3 | 2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| 47 | 2014 | 31.12.2014 |
Historical Chart by presidents (%)
Government Debt to GDP in South Africa by presidents
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Ramaphosa | 15.02.2018 - | 53.1000 | 53.1000 | 53.1000 | 53.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jacob Zuma | 09.05.2009 - 14.02.2018 | 31.3000 | 51.6000 | 51.7000 | 31.3000 | 64.86% |
| Thabo Mbeki | 16.06.1999 - 24.09.2008 | 43.3000 | 28.3000 | 43.5000 | 28.3000 | -34.64% |
Latest data on External Debt (USD Million)
What is external debt of South Africa?
- External Debt in South Africa increased to 173837 USD Million (173.837 B USD) in the first quarter of 2022. The maximum debt was 185358 USD Million and minimum was 33262 USD Million
- Data published Quarterly by Reserve Bank.
Historical Data (USD Million) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 173837 | 1Q/22 | 02.07.2022 |
| 160896 | 4Q/21 | 02.04.2022 |
| 165032 | 3Q/21 | 18.01.2022 |
| 170603 | 2Q/21 | 02.10.2021 |
| 164726 | 1Q/21 | 03.07.2021 |
| 170836 | 4Q/20 | 03.04.2021 |
| 157021 | 3Q/20 | 02.01.2021 |
| 156340 | 2Q/20 | 03.10.2020 |
Historical Chart by presidents (USD Million)
External Debt in South Africa by presidents
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Ramaphosa | 15.02.2018 - | 173319.0000 | 173319.0000 | 173319.0000 | 173319.0000 | 0.00% |
| Jacob Zuma | 09.05.2009 - 14.02.2018 | 74811.0000 | 163311.0000 | 163311.0000 | 74811.0000 | 118.30% |
| Thabo Mbeki | 16.06.1999 - 24.09.2008 | 34002.0000 | 76926.0000 | 76926.0000 | 33262.0000 | 126.24% |
Latest data on Government Debt (USD Million)
How much is National Debt of South Africa?
- Government Debt in South Africa remained unchanged at 83437 USD Million (83.437 B USD) in the first quarter of 2022. The maximum volume was 81061 USD Million and minimum was 11594 USD Million
- Data published Quarterly by Reserve Bank.
Historical Data (USD Million) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 83437 | 1Q/22 | 02.07.2022 |
| 77551 | 4Q/21 | 02.04.2022 |
| 78753 | 3Q/21 | 18.01.2022 |
| 84435 | 2Q/21 | 02.10.2021 |
| 76176 | 1Q/21 | 03.07.2021 |
| 78295 | 4Q/20 | 03.04.2021 |
| 64685 | 3Q/20 | 02.01.2021 |
| 57650 | 2Q/20 | 03.10.2020 |
Historical Chart by presidents (USD Million)
Government Debt in South Africa by presidents
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Ramaphosa | 15.02.2018 - | 73589.0000 | 73589.0000 | 73589.0000 | 73589.0000 | 0.00% |
Other budget indicators in South Africa
| Index | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Fiscal Expenditure | Jul/22 | 12.442 B USD | 8.691 |
| Government Budget to GDP | 2021 | -5.7 % | -10 |
| Military Expenditure | 2020 | 3.475 B USD | 3.436 |
Government Debt to GDP in other countries
| Country | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Egypt | 2022 | 87.2 % | 92 |
| Kenya | 2021 | 68.4 % | 65.6 |
| Madagascar | 2020 | 44.8 % | 38.7 |
| Zimbabwe | 2019 | 77.2 % | 66.2 |
| Tanzania | 2019 | 37.8 % | 37.6 |
| Togo | 2021 | 61 % | 58.6 |
| Tunisia | 2021 | 80 % | 87.6 |
| Nigeria | 2021 | 37 % | 34.5 |
| Sudan | 2020 | 259 % | 202 |
| Morocco | 2021 | 77.9 % | 76.4 |
| Senegal | 2021 | 73 % | 68.8 |
| Seychelles | 2020 | 94 % | 57 |
| South Africa | 2021 | 69.9 % | 70.7 |
| Uganda | 2020 | 49.8 % | 38.2 |
| Rwanda | 2020 | 61 % | 51 |
| Liberia | 2021 | 55 % | 52.1 |
| Zambia | 2021 | 123 % | 96 |
| Mozambique | 2021 | 130 % | 122 |
| Namibia | 2021 | 76 % | 69.6 |
| Ghana | 2021 | 81.8 % | 78.3 |
| Swaziland | 2020 | 15.49 % | 12.14 |
| Libya | 2020 | 155 % | 110 |
| Algeria | 2021 | 62.5 % | 51.3 |
| Angola | 2021 | 85 % | 120 |
| Benin | 2021 | 47.2 % | 46.1 |
| Botswana | 2020 | 18.2 % | 17.8 |
| Burkina Faso | 2021 | 51 % | 46.5 |
| Burundi | 2021 | 17 % | 15.6 |
| Central African Republic | 2021 | 47.6 % | 43.4 |
| Chad | 2021 | 58.2 % | 52.1 |
| Comoros | 2021 | 31.1 % | 26.5 |
| Republic of the Congo | 2021 | 85 % | 102 |
| Djibouti | 2021 | 43.2 % | 41 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2021 | 39.9 % | 48.8 |
| Eritrea | 2021 | 171 % | 182 |
| Ethiopia | 2021 | 57 % | 55.4 |
| Gabon | 2021 | 69.5 % | 77.3 |
| Gambia | 2021 | 82.9 % | 85 |
| Guatemala | 2020 | 31.26 % | 27.88 |
| Guinea | 2021 | 43.3 % | 43.4 |
| Guinea Bissau | 2019 | 36.5 % | 27.4 |
| Lesotho | 2021 | 54.7 % | 54.2 |
| Malawi | 2020 | 50.7 % | 61.2 |
| Mauritania | 2020 | 53.1 % | 52.1 |
| Niger | 2021 | 50.9 % | 43.6 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 2021 | 88 % | 96.9 |
| Sierra Leone | 2021 | 75 % | 71.9 |
