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South Africa - Current Account Balance 1972

Name: South Africa Current Account Balance 1972
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Current account balance as % of GDP · World Bank

-0.78% +5.57% from 1971 Global rank: 7th

South Africa's current account balance was -0.78% in 1972, increased +5.57% from -6.36% in 1971. This was the 7th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1972▾

Current Account Balance by Country - 1972
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Barbados	-21.75%	4.3%
2nd	Singapore	-18.19%	-
3rd	Dominican Republic	-2.36%	69.5%
4th	Israel	-2.34%	69.7%
5th	Colombia	-2.21%	62.0%
6th	Canada	-2.12%	-103.2%
7th	South Africa	-0.78%	87.7%
8th	United States	-0.41%	-388.8%
9th	Germany	0.11%	165.8%
10th	United Kingdom	0.31%	-82.9%
11th	Jordan	0.82%	-
12th	Sweden	1.20%	36.4%
13th	Italy	1.36%	5.2%
14th	Haiti	2.21%	61.0%
15th	Netherlands	3.83%	226.4%
16th	Malta	7.64%	1,545.2%
17th	Saudi Arabia	21.62%	59.9%

FAQ

What was South Africa's current account balance in 1972?▾

South Africa's current account balance in 1972 was -0.78%. This ranked 7th globally.

How did South Africa's current account balance change in 1972?▾

South Africa's current account balance increased by 87.7% in 1972 compared to 1971.

Which country had the highest current account balance in 1972?▾

Saudi Arabia had the highest current account balance in 1972 at 21.62%.

What is the current account balance of South Africa in 1972?▾

The current account balance of South Africa in 1972 was -0.78%. This ranked 7th globally.

How does 1972 compare to 1971 for South Africa's current account balance?▾

South Africa's current account balance went from -6.36% in 1971 to -0.78% in 1972, a 87.7% increase.

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