Public Debt in South Africa
Public debt in South Africa averaged 59.1% of GDP in the decade to 2024, above the average for Sub-Saharan Africa of 42.7% of GDP. Public debt in 2024 was 77.1% of GDP. For more information on public debt, visit our dedicated page.
South Africa Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for South Africa from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
South Africa Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 68.9 | 68.8 | 70.7 | 73.2 | 77.1 |
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