External Debt in South Africa
External debt was 40.6% of South Africa's GDP in 2022, up from 34.0% a decade before. The average external debt was 41.7% over the past decade, above the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 34.1%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
South Africa External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for South Africa from 2016 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
South Africa External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 47.6 | 50.4 | 38.2 | 40.4 | 41.6 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 185 | 170 | 161 | 164 | 158 |