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South Africa - Current Account Balance 1973

Current account balance as % of GDP · World Bank
-0.78% +0.01% from 1972 Global rank: 8th

South Africa's current account balance was -0.78% in 1973, increased +0.01% from -0.78% in 1972. This was the 8th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1973▾
Current Account Balance by Country - 1973
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Barbados -19.36% 11.0%
2nd Singapore -14.04% 22.8%
3rd Israel -4.41% -88.3%
4th Dominican Republic -4.12% -74.2%
5th Italy -1.62% -218.6%
6th Canada -1.56% 26.4%
7th United Kingdom -1.25% -499.2%
8th South Africa -0.78% 0.8%
9th Colombia -0.53% 75.9%
10th Haiti 0.25% -88.6%
11th United States 0.53% 229.3%
12th Germany 1.05% 826.1%
13th Jordan 1.32% 61.9%
14th Sweden 2.45% 104.2%
15th Netherlands 4.48% 16.9%
16th Malta 8.79% 15.1%
17th Saudi Arabia 16.86% -22.0%
Source: World Bank (BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS)

FAQ

What was South Africa's current account balance in 1973?▾

South Africa's current account balance in 1973 was -0.78%. This ranked 8th globally.

How did South Africa's current account balance change in 1973?▾

South Africa's current account balance increased by 0.8% in 1973 compared to 1972.

Which country had the highest current account balance in 1973?▾

Saudi Arabia had the highest current account balance in 1973 at 16.86%.

What is the current account balance of South Africa in 1973?▾

The current account balance of South Africa in 1973 was -0.78%. This ranked 8th globally.

How does 1973 compare to 1972 for South Africa's current account balance?▾

South Africa's current account balance went from -0.78% in 1972 to -0.78% in 1973, a 0.8% increase.

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