Grants and other revenue in South Africa
South Africa: Grants and other revenue was 223.28 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in South Africa, 1972–2024
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for grants and other revenue in South Africa is 223.28 billion current LCU, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 21.4% on the previous year and up 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in South Africa peaked at 284.24 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 424.00 million current LCU, in 1972.
That places South Africa 54th out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 424.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 519.00 million current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1974 | 685.00 million current LCU | +32.0% |
| 1975 | 748.00 million current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1976 | 788.00 million current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 766.00 million current LCU | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 1.05 billion current LCU | +37.6% |
| 1979 | 1.26 billion current LCU | +19.9% |
| 1980 | 1.84 billion current LCU | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 1.90 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 2.05 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 2.24 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 2.25 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 2.84 billion current LCU | +26.6% |
| 1986 | 3.48 billion current LCU | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 3.11 billion current LCU | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 3.72 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 1989 | 5.42 billion current LCU | +45.8% |
| 1990 | 6.38 billion current LCU | +17.6% |
| 1991 | 6.11 billion current LCU | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 8.01 billion current LCU | +31.1% |
| 1993 | 8.59 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 8.25 billion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 8.32 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 11.03 billion current LCU | +32.5% |
| 1997 | 10.79 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 10.62 billion current LCU | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 18.22 billion current LCU | +71.6% |
| 2000 | 18.02 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 22.76 billion current LCU | +26.3% |
| 2002 | 20.15 billion current LCU | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 25.95 billion current LCU | +28.8% |
| 2004 | 31.80 billion current LCU | +22.5% |
| 2005 | 41.73 billion current LCU | +31.2% |
| 2006 | 41.58 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 46.01 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 54.62 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 75.39 billion current LCU | +38.0% |
| 2010 | 78.59 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 88.53 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 95.24 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 119.00 billion current LCU | +24.9% |
| 2014 | 162.50 billion current LCU | +36.6% |
| 2015 | 182.07 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 176.79 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 186.94 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 159.52 billion current LCU | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 196.05 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 2020 | 226.13 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 222.21 billion current LCU | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 232.59 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 284.24 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2024 | 223.28 billion current LCU | -21.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 781.00 million current LCU | 424.00 million current LCU | 1.26 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.89 billion current LCU | 1.84 billion current LCU | 5.42 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.63 billion current LCU | 6.11 billion current LCU | 18.22 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.80 billion current LCU | 18.02 billion current LCU | 75.39 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 144.52 billion current LCU | 78.59 billion current LCU | 196.05 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 237.69 billion current LCU | 222.21 billion current LCU | 284.24 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More public sector data for South Africa
- Arms imports 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.4746 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 44.31 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0071 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 2.84 billion current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 24.73 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in South Africa?
- Grants and other revenue in South Africa was 223.28 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 284.24 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 424.00 million current LCU in 1972.
- How does South Africa rank for grants and other revenue?
- South Africa ranks 54th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.