South Africa Bank Non-Performing Loans Ratio (2021)
South Africa's Bank Non-Performing Loans Ratio: 4.5 % of total gross loans in 2021, -0.7pp YoY. World Bank (FB.AST.NPER.ZS), 2000–2021.
South Africa (2021)
4.5
% of total gross loans
-0.7pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.7pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
14
years of data
Data
| Year | % of total gross loans | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.5 | -0.7pp |
| 2020 | 5.2 | +1.3pp |
| 2019 | 3.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2018 | 3.7 | +0.9pp |
| 2017 | 2.8 | -0pp |
| 2016 | 2.9 | -0.3pp |
| 2015 | 3.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2014 | 3.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2013 | 3.6 | -0.4pp |
| 2012 | 4 | -0.6pp |
| 2011 | 4.7 | -1.1pp |
| 2010 | 5.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2009 | 5.9 | +2pp |
| 2008 | 3.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 4.5 % of total gross loans in 2021. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.7pp. The historical series (2000–2021) shows a peak of 5.9 in 2009 and a trough of 2.8 in 2017.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa bank non-performing loans ratio in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 2000–2021 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2021. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 5.9 % of total gross loans in 2009 and reached its lowest recorded value of 2.8 in 2017. The latest reading of 4.5 in 2021 represents a year-on-year change of -0.7pp.