South Africa: Private sector credit
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The most recent value is 4555.01 billion South African Rand as of March 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 4473.7 billion South African Rand. Historically, the average for South Africa from March 1965 to March 2025 is 1025.49 billion South African Rand. The minimum of 3.66 billion South African Rand was recorded in March 1965, while the maximum of 4555.01 billion South African Rand was reached in March 2025.
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- Measure: billion South African Rand
- Source: South African Reserve Bank
| Recent values | South Africa: Private sector credit, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mar | 4555.01 |
| 2025 Feb | 4473.7 |
| 2025 Jan | 4439.8 |
| 2024 Dec | 4456.27 |
| 2024 Nov | 4428.6 |
| 2024 Oct | 4411.41 |
| 2024 Sep | 4439.08 |
| 2024 Aug | 4398.08 |
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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.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 6.1 | 2023 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2022 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 17.8716 | 6/2025 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,481.75 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 102.1000 | 5/2025 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.20 | 5/2025 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.16 | 5/2025 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 4,555.01 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,342.04 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 2,212.98 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 8.88 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 11.25 | 11/2024 | percent |
| Policy rate | 7.25 | 5/2025 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 33.70 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 8.40 | Q4/2024 | percent |