South Africa recorded a government budget surplus of 19950 ZAR Million in August of 2026. Government Budget Value in South Africa averaged -21657.60 ZAR Million from 2011 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 80130.00 ZAR Million in June of 2026 and a record low of -161580.00 ZAR Million in July of 2026. source: National Treasury, South Africa



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-28 11:00 AM
Budget Balance
Jul ZAR-161.58B ZAR80.13B ZAR-130.0B
2026-09-30 12:05 PM
Budget Balance
Aug ZAR-29.14B ZAR-161.58B ZAR -50.0B
2026-10-30 09:30 AM
Budget Balance
Sep ZAR19.95B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Fiscal Expenditure 226452.00 270939.00 ZAR Million Aug 2026
Government Budget -4.50 -5.00 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Budget Balance 19950.00 -161580.00 ZAR Million Aug 2026
Government Debt 91638.00 98233.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Government Debt to GDP 78.90 76.90 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Revenues 197309.00 109360.00 ZAR Million Aug 2026
Government Spending 928613.00 924811.00 ZAR Million Jun 2026


South Africa Government Budget Value
The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
19950.00 -161580.00 80130.00 -161580.00 2011 - 2026 ZAR Million Monthly
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