Taxes on international trade, GB in South Africa
South Africa: Taxes on international trade, GB was 38.40 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Taxes on international trade, GB in South Africa, 1968–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 38.40 billion current LCU for taxes on international trade, gb in 2008. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 12.8% on the previous year and up 356.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, taxes on international trade, gb in South Africa peaked at 38.40 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 186.75 million current LCU, in 1968.
South Africa ranks 25th of 50 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.
Taxes on international trade, GB in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 186.75 million current LCU | — |
| 1969 | 240.00 million current LCU | +28.5% |
| 1970 | 299.00 million current LCU | +24.6% |
| 1971 | 315.50 million current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 536.50 million current LCU | +70.0% |
| 1973 | 572.50 million current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 538.25 million current LCU | -6.0% |
| 1975 | 488.25 million current LCU | -9.3% |
| 1976 | 657.00 million current LCU | +34.6% |
| 1977 | 882.25 million current LCU | +34.3% |
| 1978 | 766.75 million current LCU | -13.1% |
| 1979 | 673.25 million current LCU | -12.2% |
| 1980 | 884.50 million current LCU | +31.4% |
| 1981 | 1.30 billion current LCU | +47.3% |
| 1982 | 1.58 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 2.79 billion current LCU | +76.7% |
| 1984 | 5.58 billion current LCU | +99.8% |
| 1985 | 3.68 billion current LCU | -34.1% |
| 1986 | 3.09 billion current LCU | -16.0% |
| 1987 | 2.35 billion current LCU | -24.0% |
| 1988 | 3.29 billion current LCU | +40.0% |
| 1989 | 4.08 billion current LCU | +23.9% |
| 1990 | 4.86 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1991 | 6.13 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 1992 | 6.50 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 6.04 billion current LCU | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 6.63 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1995 | 7.86 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1996 | 8.57 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 9.62 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 8.41 billion current LCU | -12.5% |
| 1999 | 13.29 billion current LCU | +57.9% |
| 2000 | 18.20 billion current LCU | +37.0% |
| 2001 | 24.00 billion current LCU | +31.9% |
| 2002 | 27.08 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 22.85 billion current LCU | -15.6% |
| 2004 | 19.32 billion current LCU | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 26.79 billion current LCU | +38.7% |
| 2006 | 30.33 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 34.05 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 38.40 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 213.38 million current LCU | 186.75 million current LCU | 240.00 million current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 572.92 million current LCU | 299.00 million current LCU | 882.25 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.86 billion current LCU | 884.50 million current LCU | 5.58 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.79 billion current LCU | 4.86 billion current LCU | 13.29 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.78 billion current LCU | 18.20 billion current LCU | 38.40 billion current LCU | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is taxes on international trade, gb in South Africa?
- Taxes on international trade, gb in South Africa was 38.40 billion current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest taxes on international trade, gb recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 38.40 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest taxes on international trade, gb recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.75 million current LCU in 1968.
- How does South Africa rank for taxes on international trade, gb?
- South Africa ranks 25th out of 50 countries with data for 2008.
- Is taxes on international trade, gb rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 356.4%. 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 Taxes on international trade, GB (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes on international trade include import duties, export duties, profits of export or import monopolies, exchange profits, and exchange taxes. Current revenue includes all revenue from taxes and nonrepayable receipts (other than grants) from the sale of land, intangible assets, government stocks, or fixed capital assets, or from capital transfers from nongovernmental sources. It also includes fines, fees, recoveries, inheritance taxes, and nonrecurrent levies on capital. Data are shown for central government only. Data are in current local currency.