South Africa Bank Return on Assets (ROA) (2021)
South Africa's Bank Return on Assets (ROA): 95.6 % (net income / total assets) in 2021, -2.5pp YoY. World Bank (GFDD.SI.04), 2000–2021.
South Africa (2021)
95.6
% (net income / total assets)
-2.5pp YoY
YoY Change
-2.5pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % (net income / total assets) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.6 | -2.5pp |
| 2020 | 98.1 | -13.1pp |
| 2019 | 111.2 | +0.8pp |
| 2018 | 110.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2017 | 110.5 | -1.4pp |
| 2016 | 111.8 | +1.8pp |
| 2015 | 110.1 | -1.9pp |
| 2014 | 112 | -1.4pp |
| 2013 | 113.3 | +0pp |
| 2012 | 113.3 | +3.3pp |
| 2011 | 110 | -9pp |
| 2010 | 119.1 | -4.5pp |
| 2009 | 123.6 | +3.5pp |
| 2008 | 120.1 | -6.1pp |
| 2007 | 126.2 | +1.2pp |
| 2006 | 124.9 | +3.7pp |
| 2005 | 121.2 | -3.3pp |
| 2004 | 124.5 | +6.8pp |
| 2003 | 117.8 | +3.3pp |
| 2002 | 114.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 95.6 % (net income / total assets) in 2021. The most recent year-on-year change was -2.5pp. The historical series (2000–2021) shows a peak of 140.1 in 2001 and a trough of 95.6 in 2021.
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 return on assets (roa) 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 140.1 % (net income / total assets) in 2001 and reached its lowest recorded value of 95.6 in 2021. The latest reading of 95.6 in 2021 represents a year-on-year change of -2.5pp.