External Debt in South Africa increased to 200307 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 193047 USD Million in the third quarter of 2025. External Debt in South Africa averaged 122000.13 USD Million from 2002 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 200307.00 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 33262.00 USD Million in the first quarter of 2003. source: South African Reserve Bank



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Current Account 50169.00 -72028.00 ZAR Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP -0.50 -0.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
External Debt 200307.00 193047.00 USD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 41300.00 -21000.00 ZAR Million Dec 2025
Terms of Trade 117.20 110.80 points Dec 2025


South Africa Total Gross External Debt
In South Africa, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
200307.00 193047.00 200307.00 33262.00 2002 - 2025 USD Million Quarterly
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