Banking industry in South Africa

Statistics report on the South African banking industry

Banking industry in South Africa

This report presents statistics and charts on the banking industry in South Africa. Initially, the report reviews an overview of the banking sector in Africa, tapping into data on leading continental financial players. Furthermore, it provides information on South African banks and their infrastructure, banking sector assets, and leading banks and their performance. Last, it focuses on online financial solutions, including online banking, fintech, and mobile money.

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Regional overview

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  • Premium Statistic Leading countries in the African banking industry 2022, by tier 1 capital
  • Premium Statistic Change in banking return on equity (ROE) in Africa 2021, by country
  • Premium Statistic Largest banks in Africa 2024, by assets
  • Premium Statistic Leading banks in Africa 2024, by tier 1 capital
  • Premium Statistic Number of bank customers in Africa 2023, by key financial institution

Banks and banking infrastructure

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  • Premium Statistic Number of registered banks in South Africa 2006-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of banks in South Africa 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Number of bank branches in South Africa 2022-2023, by bank
  • Premium Statistic Commercial bank branch density in South Africa 2005-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of ATMs in South Africa 2022-2023, by bank

Banking sector assets

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  • Premium Statistic Assets of central bank in South Africa 2002-2020
  • Premium Statistic Value of bank assets in South Africa 2002-2022
  • Premium Statistic Bank assets as a share of GDP in South Africa 2013-2020
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of assets of South African banking sector 2023, by bank type
  • Premium Statistic International reserves in South Africa 2016-2021

Banking sector performance

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  • Premium Statistic Banking ROE in South Africa 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Banking ROA in South Africa 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Banking cost-to-income ratio in South Africa 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Banking liquidity-coverage ratio in South Africa 2015-2022
  • Premium Statistic Banking net interest margin in South Africa 2013-2022

Leading banks

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  • Basic Statistic Leading banks in South Africa 2023, by tier 1 capital
  • Basic Statistic Leading banks in South Africa 2023, by assets
  • Basic Statistic Leading banks in South Africa 2023, by profit
  • Premium Statistic Number of bank customers in South Africa 2021-2022, by key financial institution

Leading banks performance

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  • Premium Statistic Return on equity of banks in South Africa 2022
  • Premium Statistic Cost-to-income ratio of leading banks in South Africa 2022
  • Premium Statistic Deposit market share of banks in South Africa 2021
  • Premium Statistic Advances market share of banks in South Africa 2021

Online financial solutions

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  • Premium Statistic Share of people using online banking in South Africa 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of people making digital payments in South Africa 2024, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of online shoppers in Egypt and South Africa 2023
  • Premium Statistic Mobile money account ownership rate in South Africa 2024, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Fintech startups in South Africa 2021, by sub-sector
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