South Africa Highest External Debt
$190.7B
The highest external debt in South Africa was $190.7B in 2019. The top 5 years were: 2019 ($190.7B), 2018 ($180.2B), 2024 ($175.9B), 2020 ($175.4B), 2017 ($175.0B).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $190.7B | +$10.6B | 112th |
| 2018 | $180.2B | +$5.2B | 112th |
| 2024 | $175.9B | +$10.1B | 107th |
| 2020 | $175.4B | −$15.3B | 111th |
| 2017 | $175.0B | +$31.0B | 112th |
| 2022 | $171.7B | +$2.3B | 110th |
| 2025 | $170.9B | −$5.0B | 13th |
| 2021 | $169.4B | −$6.0B | 109th |
| 2023 | $165.8B | −$5.9B | 106th |
| 2014 | $149.3B | +$7.7B | 109th |
| 2012 | $148.0B | +$23.8B | 110th |
| 2016 | $144.1B | +$16.3B | 111th |
| 2013 | $141.7B | −$6.3B | 107th |
| 2015 | $127.8B | −$21.6B | 111th |
| 2011 | $124.1B | +$8.8B | 107th |