Overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants in South Africa
South Africa: Overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants was -148.72 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants in South Africa, 1968–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -148.72 billion current LCU for overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants in 2008.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and down 408.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants in South Africa peaked at 19.35 billion current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, -167.52 billion current LCU, in 2004.
South Africa ranks 20th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -766.12 million current LCU | -993.00 million current LCU | -539.25 million current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | -2.59 billion current LCU | -5.00 billion current LCU | -1.37 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -15.88 billion current LCU | -38.25 billion current LCU | -3.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -22.47 billion current LCU | -33.24 billion current LCU | -13.10 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -86.90 billion current LCU | -167.52 billion current LCU | 19.35 billion current LCU | 9 |
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 179.34 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 78.36 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of internet users 46.11 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 5.35 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants in South Africa?
- Overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants in South Africa was -148.72 billion current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 19.35 billion current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -167.52 billion current LCU in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 35 countries with data for 2008.
- Is overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 408.2%. 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 Overall surplus/deficit, excluding all grants (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Overall budget deficit is current and capital revenue excluding current grants less total expenditure and lending minus repayments. Values are in current local currencies.