South Africa: Domestic credit to the private sector

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 South Africa

Domestic credit to the private sector, percent of GDP

 Latest value 112.00
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1965 - 2020
 Average 89.13
 Min - Max 50.09 - 142.42
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2020 is 112 percent, a decline from 118.22 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 61.27 percent, based on data from 151 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1965 to 2020 is 89.13 percent. The minimum value, 50.09 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 142.42 percent was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Africa - Domestic credit to the private sector - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Africa - Domestic credit to the private sector - historical chart - 1965-2020




Definition: Domestic credit to private sector refers to financial resources provided to the private sector, such as through loans, purchases of nonequity securities, and trade credits and other accounts receivable, that establish a claim for repayment. For some countries these claims include credit to public enterprises.

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