External Debt in South Africa increased to 206680 USD Million in the second quarter of 2026 from 196490 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026. External Debt in South Africa averaged 123681.87 USD Million from 2002 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 206680.00 USD Million in the second quarter of 2026 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 -205467.00 181556.00 ZAR Million Jun 2026
Current Account to GDP -0.50 -0.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
External Debt 206680.00 196490.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 49800.00 20300.00 ZAR Million Jun 2026
Terms of Trade 112.70 122.90 points Jun 2026


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
206680.00 196490.00 206680.00 33262.00 2002 - 2026 USD Million Quarterly
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