South Africa Bank Return on Equity (ROE) (2020)
South Africa's Bank Return on Equity (ROE): 7.9 % (net income / equity) in 2020, -0.6pp YoY. World Bank (GFDD.SI.03), 2000–2020.
South Africa (2020)
7.9
% (net income / equity)
-0.6pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.6pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
22
years of data
Data
| Year | % (net income / equity) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.9 | -0.6pp |
| 2019 | 8.5 | +0.1pp |
| 2018 | 8.4 | -0.4pp |
| 2017 | 8.8 | +0.6pp |
| 2016 | 8.2 | +1.2pp |
| 2015 | 7 | -0.5pp |
| 2014 | 7.6 | -0.3pp |
| 2013 | 7.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 7.8 | +0.6pp |
| 2011 | 7.2 | +0.2pp |
| 2010 | 7.1 | +0.4pp |
| 2009 | 6.7 | +1pp |
| 2008 | 5.7 | -2.3pp |
| 2007 | 8 | +0.1pp |
| 2006 | 7.9 | +0pp |
| 2005 | 7.9 | -0.3pp |
| 2004 | 8.2 | +0.2pp |
| 2003 | 8 | -1.3pp |
| 2002 | 9.3 | +0.3pp |
| 2001 | 9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 7.9 % (net income / equity) in 2020. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.6pp. The historical series (2000–2020) shows a peak of 9.3 in 2002 and a trough of 5.7 in 2008.
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 equity (roe) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 2000–2020 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2020. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 9.3 % (net income / equity) in 2002 and reached its lowest recorded value of 5.7 in 2008. The latest reading of 7.9 in 2020 represents a year-on-year change of -0.6pp.