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# South Africa Current Account to GDP

> South Africa current account to gdp is -0.4% as of Dec 2025, from -0.6%. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Current Account to GDP in South Africa rose to -0.4% in Dec 2025 from -0.6% in Dec 2024.

Current Account to GDP in South Africa averaged -1.4% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 5.3% in Dec 1987 and a record low of -6.4% in Dec 1971. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| -0.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% (Dec 1987) | -6.4% (Dec 1971) | 1960–2025 | % of GDP | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's current account to gdp right now?**

Current Account to GDP in South Africa is -0.4% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's current account to gdp?**

The all-time high is 5.3% (Dec 1987); the record low is -6.4% (Dec 1971), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

Current Account to GDP for South Africa is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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