South Africa Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) (2024)
South Africa's Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP): 123.4 % of GDP in 2024, +4.9pp YoY. World Bank (FS.AST.DOMS.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
South Africa (2024)
123.4
% of GDP
+4.9pp YoY
YoY Change
+4.9pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 123.4 | +4.9pp |
| 2023 | 118.5 | -0pp |
| 2022 | 118.5 | -3.6pp |
| 2021 | 122.1 | -18.2pp |
| 2020 | 140.3 | -5.1pp |
| 2019 | 145.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2018 | 145.6 | -8.3pp |
| 2017 | 153.9 | +3.2pp |
| 2016 | 150.6 | +0.4pp |
| 2015 | 150.2 | -5.9pp |
| 2014 | 156 | +3.4pp |
| 2013 | 152.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 152.5 | +8.4pp |
| 2011 | 144.1 | -8.7pp |
| 2010 | 152.8 | -0.2pp |
| 2009 | 153 | +2.2pp |
| 2008 | 150.8 | -20.7pp |
| 2007 | 171.4 | +0.9pp |
| 2006 | 170.5 | +12.9pp |
| 2005 | 157.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 123.4 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +4.9pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 171.4 in 2007 and a trough of 83.1 in 1989.
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 domestic credit to private sector (% of gdp) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 171.4 % of GDP in 2007 and reached its lowest recorded value of 83.1 in 1989. The latest reading of 123.4 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +4.9pp.