External Debt in South Africa decreased to 195932 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026 from 200307 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. External Debt in South Africa averaged 122786.64 USD Million from 2002 until 2026, 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 190700.00 50200.00 ZAR Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -0.50 -0.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
External Debt 195932.00 200307.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 20300.00 41300.00 ZAR Million Mar 2026
Terms of Trade 122.50 117.20 points Mar 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
195932.00 200307.00 200307.00 33262.00 2002 - 2026 USD Million Quarterly
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