South Africa - Reserves in Months of Imports 1983
2.1
+0.1 from 1982
South Africa's reserves in months of imports was 2.1 in 1983, increased +0.1 from 2.0 in 1982. This was the 65th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1983▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Liberia | 17.8 | 174.4% |
| 2nd | Malta | 17.4 | 10.4% |
| 3rd | China | 11.3 | 7.6% |
| 4th | Switzerland | 11.1 | -11.4% |
| 5th | Paraguay | 10.2 | 19.5% |
| 6th | Portugal | 9.7 | -9.1% |
| 7th | Uruguay | 9.2 | 3.6% |
| 8th | Trinidad and Tobago | 7.3 | -28.6% |
| 9th | Kuwait | 6.6 | -6.2% |
| 10th | Afghanistan | 6.6 | -22.4% |
| 11th | Libya | 6.2 | -13.0% |
| 12th | Colombia | 5.8 | -29.4% |
| 13th | Italy | 5.7 | 12.2% |
| 14th | Cyprus | 5.6 | -5.9% |
| 15th | Solomon Islands | 5.4 | 28.9% |
| 16th | Tonga | 5.3 | 28.5% |
| 17th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 5.3 | -10.1% |
| 18th | India | 5.3 | -2.2% |
| 19th | Germany | 4.9 | -7.4% |
| 20th | Ghana | 4.8 | 15.8% |
| 21st | European Union | 4.8 | -2.0% |
| 22nd | Saudi Arabia | 4.7 | -5.7% |
| 23rd | Botswana | 4.7 | 15.1% |
| 24th | Bahrain | 4.6 | 6.0% |
| 25th | Peru | 4.6 | 15.4% |
| 26th | Pakistan | 4.5 | 49.4% |
| 27th | Cabo Verde | 4.4 | -0.8% |
| 28th | Spain | 4.3 | 0.4% |
| 29th | France | 4.2 | 4.1% |
| 30th | Nepal | 4.1 | -37.1% |
| 31st | Netherlands | 4.1 | -5.9% |
| 32nd | Chile | 4.0 | -1.9% |
| 33rd | United States | 3.9 | -19.1% |
| 34th | Papua New Guinea | 3.7 | 0.1% |
| 35th | Jordan | 3.7 | -1.4% |
| 36th | Norway | 3.5 | 3.5% |
| 37th | Singapore | 3.5 | 9.4% |
| 38th | Algeria | 3.5 | -13.9% |
| 39th | Ecuador | 3.4 | 126.6% |
| 40th | Guatemala | 3.4 | 41.8% |
| 41st | El Salvador | 3.3 | -4.3% |
| 42nd | Israel | 3.3 | -7.9% |
| 43rd | Oman | 3.0 | -7.4% |
| 44th | Malaysia | 2.8 | -12.3% |
| 45th | Türkiye | 2.8 | -6.6% |
| 46th | Argentina | 2.8 | -37.3% |
| 47th | Kenya | 2.8 | 93.2% |
| 48th | Costa Rica | 2.7 | 31.2% |
| 49th | Bangladesh | 2.7 | 200.3% |
| 50th | Greece | 2.6 | -4.7% |
| 51st | Comoros | 2.5 | -0.5% |
| 52nd | Myanmar | 2.5 | 4.7% |
| 53rd | Thailand | 2.5 | -18.1% |
| 54th | Central African Republic | 2.4 | 4.3% |
| 55th | Fiji | 2.4 | -0.9% |
| 56th | Mexico | 2.4 | 288.2% |
| 57th | Uganda | 2.4 | 31.2% |
| 58th | Indonesia | 2.2 | 9.1% |
| 59th | Hungary | 2.2 | - |
| 60th | Denmark | 2.2 | 46.1% |
| 61st | Chad | 2.2 | 6.8% |
| 62nd | Sweden | 2.1 | 7.8% |
| 63rd | Grenada | 2.1 | 59.1% |
| 64th | Mauritania | 2.1 | -21.0% |
| 65th | South Africa | 2.1 | 6.6% |
| 66th | Zimbabwe | 2.1 | 17.5% |
| 67th | Romania | 2.0 | -5.7% |
| 68th | Barbados | 2.0 | -7.6% |
| 69th | Tunisia | 2.0 | -1.6% |
| 70th | Eswatini | 1.9 | 21.8% |
| 71st | Brazil | 1.7 | 45.1% |
| 72nd | Iceland | 1.7 | 13.9% |
| 73rd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 1.7 | -10.3% |
| 74th | Sri Lanka | 1.7 | -15.3% |
| 75th | Samoa | 1.5 | 110.3% |
| 76th | Canada | 1.4 | -15.6% |
| 77th | Honduras | 1.3 | -3.3% |
| 78th | Zambia | 1.3 | 9.6% |
| 79th | Dominican Republic | 1.3 | 12.2% |
| 80th | Finland | 1.3 | -14.3% |
| 81st | United Kingdom | 1.3 | -3.7% |
| 82nd | Gabon | 1.1 | -41.8% |
| 83rd | Bahamas, The | 1.1 | 0.0% |
| 84th | Nigeria | 1.0 | -13.4% |
| 85th | Sierra Leone | 1.0 | 260.5% |
| 86th | Seychelles | 1.0 | -17.5% |
| 87th | Antigua and Barbuda | 1.0 | 49.1% |
| 88th | Korea | 1.0 | -16.4% |
| 89th | Morocco | 0.9 | -15.7% |
| 90th | Vanuatu | 0.9 | 13.6% |
| 91st | Cameroon | 0.9 | 104.2% |
| 92nd | Philippines | 0.9 | -49.4% |
| 93rd | Syrian Arab Republic | 0.9 | -41.9% |
| 94th | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 0.8 | 12.3% |
| 95th | Lesotho | 0.8 | 29.7% |
| 96th | St. Lucia | 0.8 | 14.5% |
| 97th | Mauritius | 0.7 | -38.3% |
| 98th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 0.6 | -13.7% |
| 99th | Malawi | 0.5 | -31.3% |
| 100th | Madagascar | 0.5 | 64.1% |
| 101st | Maldives | 0.5 | -49.6% |
| 102nd | Jamaica | 0.4 | -37.6% |
| 103rd | Haiti | 0.4 | 20.7% |
| 104th | Dominica | 0.3 | -66.2% |
| 105th | Panama | 0.3 | 174.8% |
| 106th | Gambia, The | 0.3 | -63.6% |
| 107th | Tanzania | 0.3 | 425.2% |
| 108th | Guyana | 0.2 | -35.9% |
| 109th | Sudan | 0.2 | -19.4% |
| 110th | Congo, Republic of | 0.1 | -72.9% |
FAQ
What was South Africa's reserves in months of imports in 1983?▾
South Africa's reserves in months of imports in 1983 was 2.1. This ranked 65th globally.
How did South Africa's reserves in months of imports change in 1983?▾
South Africa's reserves in months of imports increased by 6.6% in 1983 compared to 1982.
Which country had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1983?▾
Liberia had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1983 at 17.8.
What is the reserves in months of imports of South Africa in 1983?▾
The reserves in months of imports of South Africa in 1983 was 2.1. This ranked 65th globally.
How does 1983 compare to 1982 for South Africa's reserves in months of imports?▾
South Africa's reserves in months of imports went from 2.0 in 1982 to 2.1 in 1983, a 6.6% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
South Africa matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1983. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 16.3%. View full analysis →
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