Current Account Balance in South Africa
The current account balance in South Africa averaged -2.0% of GDP in the decade to 2022, in line with the Sub-Saharan Africa average of -2.5% of GDP. The 2022 reading was -0.5% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
South Africa Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for South Africa from 2013 to 2022.
Source: South African Reserve Bank.
South Africa Current Account Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -2.9 | -2.6 | 1.9 | 3.7 | -0.5 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -11.9 | -10.1 | 6.6 | 15.3 | -1.8 |
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