South Africa: Private sector credit
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The most recent value is 2626.8 billion South African Rand as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 2617.57 billion South African Rand. Historically, the average for South Africa from March 1965 to June 2026 is 1064.42 billion South African Rand. The minimum of 3.66 billion South African Rand was recorded in March 1965, while the maximum of 4621.63 billion South African Rand was reached in June 2025.
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- Measure: billion South African Rand
- Definition: Private sector credit refers to the credit extended by commercial banks and other deposit-taking institutions (excluding central banks) to private non-financial firms and households. Included are all credit institutions: domestic and foreign owned as well as private and public ones.
- Source: South African Reserve Bank
| Recent values | South Africa: Private sector credit, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 2626.8 |
| 2026 May | 2617.57 |
| 2026 Apr | 2597.69 |
| 2026 Mar | 2595.61 |
| 2026 Feb | 2558.18 |
| 2026 Jan | 2494.51 |
| 2025 Dec | 2506.23 |
| 2025 Nov | 2501.54 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 3.2 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 16.1825 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,889.29 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 219.2759 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.75 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 4.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 3.55 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 12.50 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 1.57 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 5.08 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 3.64 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 5.36 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 1.19 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 4.13 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 2,626.80 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,626.80 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 2,332.03 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 8.12 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 11.25 | 11/2024 | percent |
| Policy rate | 7.00 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 33.50 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 8.30 | Q4/2025 | percent |