Other domestic borrowing (current LCU) in South Africa
South Africa: Other domestic borrowing (current LCU) was 21.00 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Other domestic borrowing in South Africa, 1968–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2008, other domestic borrowing in South Africa stood at 21.00 billion current LCU.
The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 212.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other domestic borrowing in South Africa peaked at 49.70 billion current LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1993.
That places South Africa 11th out of 50 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other domestic borrowing (current LCU) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 446.50 million current LCU | — |
| 1969 | 436.75 million current LCU | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 501.50 million current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1971 | 967.50 million current LCU | +92.9% |
| 1972 | 1.67 billion current LCU | +72.2% |
| 1973 | 2.58 billion current LCU | +54.9% |
| 1974 | 2.06 billion current LCU | -20.2% |
| 1975 | 1.67 billion current LCU | -18.7% |
| 1976 | 1.90 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 3.46 billion current LCU | +81.9% |
| 1978 | 3.26 billion current LCU | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 5.28 billion current LCU | +62.2% |
| 1980 | 4.54 billion current LCU | -14.1% |
| 1981 | 6.83 billion current LCU | +50.6% |
| 1982 | 8.88 billion current LCU | +29.9% |
| 1983 | 11.08 billion current LCU | +24.8% |
| 1984 | 8.92 billion current LCU | -19.5% |
| 1985 | 9.30 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 3.95 billion current LCU | -57.6% |
| 1987 | 24.27 billion current LCU | +514.9% |
| 1988 | 29.71 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1989 | 43.10 billion current LCU | +45.0% |
| 1990 | 27.66 billion current LCU | -35.8% |
| 1991 | 27.29 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 27.87 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 0 current LCU | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1995 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1997 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1998 | 6.72 billion current LCU | — |
| 1999 | 6.13 billion current LCU | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 5.72 billion current LCU | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 5.33 billion current LCU | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 5.67 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 12.23 billion current LCU | +115.5% |
| 2004 | 49.70 billion current LCU | +306.5% |
| 2005 | 35.10 billion current LCU | -29.4% |
| 2006 | 22.00 billion current LCU | -37.3% |
| 2007 | 22.00 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 21.00 billion current LCU | -4.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other domestic borrowing (current LCU) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +514.9% | 3.95 billion current LCU | 24.27 billion current LCU |
| 2004 | +306.5% | 12.23 billion current LCU | 49.70 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 441.62 million current LCU | 436.75 million current LCU | 446.50 million current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 2.34 billion current LCU | 501.50 million current LCU | 5.28 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.06 billion current LCU | 3.95 billion current LCU | 43.10 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.57 billion current LCU | 0 current LCU | 27.87 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.86 billion current LCU | 5.33 billion current LCU | 49.70 billion current LCU | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other domestic borrowing in South Africa?
- Other domestic borrowing in South Africa was 21.00 billion current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other domestic borrowing recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 49.70 billion current LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest other domestic borrowing recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1993.
- How does South Africa rank for other domestic borrowing?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 50 countries with data for 2008.
- Is other domestic borrowing rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Other domestic borrowing (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic financing (obtained from residents) refer to the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. It includes all government liabilities--other than those for currency issues or demand, time, or savings deposits with government--or claims on others held by government and changes in government holdings of cash and deposits. Government guarantees of the debt of others are excluded. Data are shown for central government only, and are in current local currency.