South Africa Population
1960 - 2020 | Yearly | Person mn | CEIC Data
Key information about South Africa population
- The South Africa population reached 59.6 million people in Jun 2020, compared with the previously reported figure of 58.8 million people in Jun 2019.
- The data reached an all-time high of 59.6 million people in Jun 2020 and a record low of 17.1 million people in Jun 1960.
- In the latest reports, South Africa Unemployment Rate increased to 32.6 % in Mar 2021.
- Monthly earnings of the South Africa population was 1,548.4 USD in Feb 2021.
- South Africa`s Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 56.6 % in Dec 2020.
About the South Africa population data
South Africa population data is updated yearly, available from Jun 1960 to Jun 2020.
CEIC extends history for annual Population. Statistics South Africa provides Mid-year Population. Population prior to 2001 is sourced from the World Bank.
View South Africa's Population from 1960 to 2020 in the chart:
What was South Africa's Population in 2020?
The South Africa population reached 59.6 million people in Jun 2020, compared with the previously reported figure of 58.8 million people in Jun 2019. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.6 2020 | 58.8 2019 | 17.1 1960 | 59.6 2020 | Person mn | yearly | 1960 - 2020 |
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| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (Person mn) | 2.8 2020 | yearly | 1989 - 2020 |
| Algeria (Person mn) | 43.4 2019 | yearly | 1950 - 2019 |
| Argentina (Person mn) | 45.4 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Armenia (Person mn) | 3.0 2020 | yearly | 1989 - 2020 |
| Australia (Person mn) | 25.7 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Austria (Person mn) | 8.9 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Azerbaijan (Person mn) | 10.1 2020 | yearly | 1925 - 2020 |
| Bahrain (Person mn) | 1.5 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Bangladesh (Person mn) | 169.3 2021 | yearly | 1990 - 2021 |
| Belarus (Person mn) | 9.3 2020 | yearly | 1949 - 2020 |
| Belgium (Person mn) | 11.5 2020 | yearly | 1953 - 2020 |
| Bolivia (Person mn) | 11.7 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (Person mn) | 3.5 2019 | yearly | 1996 - 2019 |
| Botswana (Person mn) | 2.4 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Brazil (Person mn) | 213.3 2021 | yearly | 1950 - 2021 |
| Brunei (Person mn) | 0.4 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Bulgaria (Person mn) | 7.0 2019 | yearly | 1900 - 2019 |
| Cambodia (Person mn) | 16.7 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Canada (Person mn) | 38.2 2021 | yearly | 1950 - 2021 |
| Chile (Person mn) | 19.5 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| China (Person mn) | 1,411.8 2020 | yearly | 1949 - 2020 |
| Colombia (Person mn) | 50.9 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Croatia (Person mn) | 4.1 2019 | yearly | 1960 - 2019 |
| Cyprus (Person mn) | 0.9 2019 | yearly | 1974 - 2019 |
| Czech Republic (Person mn) | 10.7 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Denmark (Person mn) | 5.8 2020 | yearly | 1900 - 2020 |
| Ecuador (Person mn) | 17.6 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Egypt (Person mn) | 100.6 2020 | yearly | 1980 - 2020 |
| Estonia (Person mn) | 1.3 2020 | yearly | 1999 - 2020 |
| European Union (Person mn) | 447.0 2020 | yearly | 1959 - 2020 |
| Finland (Person mn) | 5.5 2020 | yearly | 1749 - 2020 |
| France (Person mn) | 67.3 2020 | yearly | 1949 - 2020 |
| Georgia (Person mn) | 3.7 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Germany (Person mn) | 83.2 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Ghana (Person mn) | 31.1 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Greece (Person mn) | 10.4 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (Person mn) | 7.4 2020 | yearly | 1961 - 2020 |
| Hungary (Person mn) | 9.7 2021 | yearly | 1948 - 2021 |
| Iceland (Person mn) | 0.4 2020 | yearly | 1732 - 2020 |
| India (Person mn) | 1,355.0 2021 | yearly | 1951 - 2021 |
| Indonesia (Person mn) | 264.2 2018 | yearly | 1950 - 2018 |
| Iran (Person mn) | 84.0 2021 | yearly | 1950 - 2021 |
| Ireland (Person mn) | 5.0 2020 | yearly | 1900 - 2020 |
| Israel (Person mn) | 9.3 2020 | yearly | 1949 - 2020 |
| Italy (Person mn) | 60.5 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Ivory Coast (Person mn) | 26.4 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Japan (Person mn) | 125.7 2020 | yearly | 1899 - 2020 |
| Jordan (Person mn) | 10.8 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Kazakhstan (Person mn) | 18.6 2019 | yearly | 1960 - 2019 |
| Kenya (Person mn) | 47.6 2019 | yearly | 1950 - 2019 |
| South Korea (Person mn) | 51.8 2020 | yearly | 1956 - 2020 |
| Kosovo (Person mn) | 1.8 2020 | yearly | 2002 - 2020 |
| Kuwait (Person mn) | 4.7 2020 | yearly | 1990 - 2020 |
| Kyrgyzstan (Person mn) | 6.6 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Laos (Person mn) | 7.2 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Latvia (Person mn) | 1.9 2020 | yearly | 1960 - 2020 |
| Lebanon (Person mn) | 6.8 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Lithuania (Person mn) | 2.8 2020 | yearly | 1960 - 2020 |
| Luxembourg (Person mn) | 0.6 2020 | yearly | 1960 - 2020 |
| Macau SAR, China (Person mn) | 0.7 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| North Macedonia (Person mn) | 2.1 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Malawi (Person mn) | 19.1 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Malaysia (Person mn) | 32.6 2020 | yearly | 1947 - 2020 |
| Malta (Person mn) | 0.4 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Mauritius (Person mn) | 1.3 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Mexico (Person mn) | 127.2 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Moldova (Person mn) | 2.6 2019 | yearly | 2013 - 2019 |
| Mongolia (Person mn) | 3.4 2020 | yearly | 1935 - 2020 |
| Montenegro (Person mn) | 0.6 2020 | yearly | 1921 - 2020 |
| Morocco (Person mn) | 35.2 2018 | yearly | 1960 - 2018 |
| Mozambique (Person mn) | 28.6 2019 | yearly | 1950 - 2019 |
| Myanmar (Person mn) | 54.4 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Nepal (Person mn) | 30.3 2021 | yearly | 1950 - 2021 |
| Netherlands (Person mn) | 17.3 2018 | yearly | 1899 - 2018 |
| New Zealand (Person mn) | 5.1 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Nigeria (Person mn) | 206.1 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Norway (Person mn) | 5.4 2019 | yearly | 1845 - 2019 |
| Oman (Person mn) | 4.5 2020 | yearly | 1977 - 2020 |
| Pakistan (Person mn) | 215.3 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Palestinian Territory (Person mn) | 5.9 2026 | yearly | 1950 - 2026 |
| Panama (Person mn) | 4.3 2021 | yearly | 1950 - 2021 |
| Paraguay (Person mn) | 7.3 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Peru (Person mn) | 32.8 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Philippines (Person mn) | 109.6 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Poland (Person mn) | 38.3 2020 | yearly | 1946 - 2020 |
| Portugal (Person mn) | 10.3 2020 | yearly | 1960 - 2020 |
| Qatar (Person mn) | 2.8 2020 | yearly | 1984 - 2020 |
| Romania (Person mn) | 19.2 2020 | yearly | 1930 - 2020 |
| Russia (Person mn) | 146.2 2020 | yearly | 1949 - 2020 |
| Saudi Arabia (Person mn) | 35.0 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
| Serbia (Person mn) | 6.9 2019 | yearly | 1997 - 2019 |
| Singapore (Person mn) | 5.5 2021 | yearly | 1950 - 2021 |
| Slovakia (Person mn) | 5.5 2020 | yearly | 1945 - 2020 |
| Slovenia (Person mn) | 2.1 2020 | yearly | 1920 - 2020 |
| South Africa (Person mn) | 59.6 2020 | yearly | 1960 - 2020 |
| Spain (Person mn) | 47.4 2019 | yearly | 1950 - 2019 |
| Sri Lanka (Person mn) | 21.9 2020 | yearly | 1948 - 2020 |
| Sudan (Person mn) | 37.3 2014 | yearly | 1970 - 2014 |
| Sweden (Person mn) | 10.4 2020 | yearly | 1749 - 2020 |
| Switzerland (Person mn) | 8.7 2020 | yearly | 1950 - 2020 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | -10.6 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 1990 - Dec 2020 |
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) | -1,991.220 Mar 2021 | monthly | Jan 1990 - Mar 2021 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 8,215.386 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1990 - Aug 2021 |
| Tax Revenue: % of GDP (%) | 25.2 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1990 - Dec 2020 |
| National Government Debt (USD mn) | 283,726.8 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1960 - Aug 2021 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 77.1 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 1960 - Dec 2020 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (ZAR bn) | 2,712.670 2026 | yearly | 2000 - 2026 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (ZAR bn) | 6,782.930 2026 | yearly | 2000 - 2026 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (ZAR bn) | 2,159.900 2026 | yearly | 2000 - 2026 |
| National Govt Revenue (ZAR mn) | 123,123.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1990 - Aug 2021 |
| National Govt Expenditure (ZAR mn) | 162,395.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1990 - Aug 2021 |
| National Govt Balance (ZAR mn) | -39,272.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1990 - Aug 2021 |
| National Govt Debt: Gross: Domestic (ZAR mn) | 3,715,429.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1960 - Aug 2021 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 2.900 2026 | yearly | 1980 - 2026 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | 2,872.1 Aug 2021 | monthly | Oct 2004 - Aug 2021 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 10,765.5 Aug 2021 | monthly | Oct 2004 - Aug 2021 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | 22.3 Aug 2021 | monthly | Oct 2005 - Aug 2021 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 1,433,116.817 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 312,384.960 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 111,087.670 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 7,893.5 Aug 2021 | monthly | Oct 2004 - Aug 2021 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | 27.7 Aug 2021 | monthly | Oct 2005 - Aug 2021 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 1,892,656.542 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 637,748.835 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 755.859 Nov 2020 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Nov 2020 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 360.447 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Feb 2021 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 1,249.162 Apr 2021 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2021 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 1,352.681 Apr 2021 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2021 |
| Exports (ZAR mn) | 158,924.100 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Exports: China (ZAR) | 18,251,228,551.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Exports: Germany (ZAR) | 11,163,338,595.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Exports: United Kingdom (ZAR) | 9,749,172,711.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Exports: Japan (ZAR) | 11,614,607,272.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Exports: United States (ZAR) | 14,845,352,029.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Exports: Base Metals (ZAR mn) | 15,317.900 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Exports: Chemical Products (ZAR mn) | 9,807.800 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Exports: Natural Pearls and Precious Metal (ZAR mn) | 46,084.800 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Exports: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances (ZAR mn) | 11,450.500 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Exports: Mineral Products (ZAR mn) | 36,607.900 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Imports (ZAR mn) | 116,526.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Imports: Japan (ZAR) | 2,821,010,427.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Imports: Germany (ZAR) | 9,790,576,968.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Imports: United Kingdom (ZAR) | 2,266,988,074.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Imports: China (ZAR) | 20,965,729,668.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Imports: United States (ZAR) | 7,947,501,306.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Jul 2021 |
| Imports: Textiles (ZAR mn) | 4,203.500 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Imports: Mineral Products (ZAR mn) | 17,616.400 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Imports: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances (ZAR mn) | 24,410.300 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Imports: Chemical Products (ZAR mn) | 16,890.700 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Imports: Vehicles (ZAR mn) | 9,314.400 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2021 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Investment Abroad (USD mn) | -211.7 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| Current Account Balance (USD mn) | 6,068.7 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| Current Account Balance: % of GDP (%) | 5.6 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (USD mn) | 1,233.8 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP (%) | 1.1 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment (USD mn) | 346.650 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: % of GDP (%) | 1.8 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Dec 2020 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Equity Securities (USD mn) | -743.6 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1997 - Dec 2020 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities (USD mn) | 2,286.573 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1997 - Dec 2020 |
| External Debt (USD mn) | 170,836.0 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 1985 - Dec 2020 |
| External Debt: % of GDP (%) | 50.8 2020 | yearly | 1985 - 2020 |
| External Debt: Short Term (USD mn) | 27,728.0 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Dec 2002 - Jun 2021 |
| External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP (%) | 8.3 2020 | yearly | 1994 - 2020 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -12.772 2026 | yearly | 1980 - 2026 |
| Net International Investment Position (USD mn) | 109,692.833 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 2012 - Dec 2020 |
| BoP: Current Account: Less Imports: Merchandise (ZAR mn) | 320,554.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account (ZAR mn) | -109,557.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: PI: Net: Assets (ZAR mn) | -70,974.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Current Account: Exports: Merchandise (ZAR mn) | 456,494.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Current Account: Less Payments: Services (ZAR mn) | 47,948.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Direct Investment: Net (ZAR mn) | 20,411.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Other Investment: Net (ZAR mn) | -38,912.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: PI: Liabilities: Equity & Investment Fund Shares (ZAR mn) | -15,687.000 Dec 2018 | quarterly | Mar 1997 - Dec 2018 |
| BoP: Current Account: Receipts: Services (ZAR mn) | 30,757.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Current Account: Current Transfers (ZAR mn) | -8,942.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Portfolio Investment (PI): Net (ZAR mn) | -66,079.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Other Investment: Net: Financial Assets (ZAR mn) | -4,698.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Financial Derivatives: Net: Liabilities (ZAR mn) | -55,970.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Current Account: Receipts: Income (ZAR mn) | 24,545.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Capital Transfers Account (ZAR mn) | 53.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: PI: Net: Liabilities (ZAR mn) | 4,895.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Financial Derivatives: Net: Financial Assets (ZAR mn) | 54,904.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Current Account: Exports: Net Gold (ZAR mn) | 25,058.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Current Account: Less Payments: Income (ZAR mn) | 52,101.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Direct Investment: Net: Financial Assets (ZAR mn) | 2,989.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Other Investment: Net: Liabilities (ZAR mn) | -34,214.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Financial Derivatives: Net (ZAR mn) | -1,066.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Net Direct Investment: Liabilities (ZAR mn) | -8,219.000 Dec 2018 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Dec 2018 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Reserve Assets (ZAR mn) | -23,911.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1985 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: Current Account (CA) (ZAR mn) | 342,780.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: CA: Less Imports: Merchandise (ZAR mn) | 1,313,268.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: CA: Exports: Net Gold (ZAR mn) | 100,232.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: CA: Less Payments: Income (ZAR mn) | 279,932.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: CA: Receipts: Services (ZAR mn) | 126,685.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: CA: Current Transfers (ZAR mn) | -35,681.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: CA: Exports: Merchandise (ZAR mn) | 1,826,691.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: CA: Less Payments: Services (ZAR mn) | 193,021.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| BoP: saar: CA: Receipts: Income (ZAR mn) | 111,074.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1960 - Jun 2021 |
| Foreign Investment: Direct (ZAR mn) | 1,925,533.000 2017 | yearly | 1956 - 2017 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 5.2 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Feb 2021 |
| Household Debt: % of GDP (%) | 47.6 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1969 - Dec 2020 |
| Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 15,710.785 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Jul 2021 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 157,012.166 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Aug 2021 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 244,024.677 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Aug 2021 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 2.6 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1966 - Aug 2021 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 2.5 Apr 2021 | monthly | Feb 1994 - Apr 2021 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 43,143.0 Mar 2021 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Mar 2021 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) | 11.518 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 2001 - Jun 2021 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 5.6 Aug 2021 | monthly | Oct 2004 - Aug 2021 |
| Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 7,303.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Dec 1956 - Aug 2021 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 328,583.065 Jun 2021 | monthly | Dec 1986 - Jun 2021 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 10.5 Dec 2020 | monthly | Dec 1987 - Dec 2020 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 305,067.4 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Aug 2021 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 1.3 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1966 - Aug 2021 |
| Debt Service Ratio: Private Non-Financial Sector (%) | 8.400 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Mar 2021 |
| Credit to Households (USD bn) | 139.749 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Mar 2008 - Mar 2021 |
| Credit to Private Non-Financial Sector (USD bn) | 284.686 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1965 - Mar 2021 |
| Household Debt (USD mn) | 175,649.0 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1969 - Jun 2021 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 302,751.485 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Feb 2021 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | -0.13 Mar 2021 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Mar 2021 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 80.57 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1965 - Dec 2020 |
| Money Supply M3: sa (ZAR mn) | 4,232,759.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Aug 2021 |
| Money Supply M3: M2 (ZAR mn) | 3,540,188.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Aug 2021 |
| Monetary Base (ZAR mn) | 298,889.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Aug 2021 |
| Money Supply M3 (ZAR mn) | 4,283,957.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Aug 2021 |
| Money Supply M3: M2: M1 (ZAR mn) | 2,277,854.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Aug 2021 |
| Official Reserve Assets: Gold (USD mn) | 5,335.000 Jan 2019 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Jan 2019 |
| Official Reserve Assets (USD mn) | 58,408.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Aug 2021 |
| Gold & Other Foreign Reserves: Memorandum Items: Gross (USD mn) | 50,582.00 Jun 2018 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2018 |
| Domestic Deposits (ZAR mn) | 3,976,105.000 Jun 2021 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Jun 2021 |
| Business and Economic Survey | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Confidence Growth (% Point) | -3.5 Sep 2021 | monthly | Sep 2000 - Sep 2021 |
| Purchasing Managers' Index (NA) | 56.700 Sep 2021 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Sep 2021 |
| Business Confidence Index: Quarterly: Manufacturers (%) | 41.000 Sep 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1975 - Sep 2021 |
| Composite Leading Index: sa: 2015=100: Domestic (2015=100) | 105.88 Apr 2018 | monthly | Jan 1960 - Apr 2018 |
| Composite Coincident Index: sa: 2015=100: Domestic (2015=100) | 102.50 Mar 2018 | monthly | Jan 1960 - Mar 2018 |
| Composite Lagging Index: sa: 2015=100: Domestic (2015=100) | 94.64 Mar 2018 | monthly | Jan 1960 - Mar 2018 |
| Building & Construction Survey: Composite Confidence (%) | 24.500 Mar 2019 | quarterly | Jun 1986 - Mar 2019 |
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