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# South Africa Private Credit to GDP

> South Africa private credit to gdp is 89.4% as of Dec 2024, from 89.7%. History from 1965, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Private Credit to GDP in South Africa fell to 89.4% in Dec 2024 from 89.7% in Dec 2023.

Private Credit to GDP in South Africa averaged 112.0% from 1965 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 142.4% in Dec 2007 and a record low of 50.1% in Dec 1980. The series is reported yearly with history from 1965.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 89.4% | 89.7% | 142.4% (Dec 2007) | 50.1% (Dec 1980) | 1965–2024 | % of GDP | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's private credit to gdp right now?**

Private Credit to GDP in South Africa is 89.4% as of Dec 2024.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's private credit to gdp?**

The all-time high is 142.4% (Dec 2007); the record low is 50.1% (Dec 1980), over a series starting in 1965.

**How often is this series updated?**

Private Credit 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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