Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) in South Africa stood at 39.06 in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 5.3% from 41.26 in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 35.04 (up 11% since). The highest value since 2006 was 41.26 in 2020, the lowest 28.36 in 2006. South Africa ranked 40th highest of the 165 countries in this dataset in 2021; China ranked first.
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Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) reflects conditions in South Africa's financial system, encompassing capital markets, banking sector health, and monetary policy transmission mechanisms. These indicators influence investment flows, currency valuation, and borrowing costs throughout the economy. In South Africa, Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) may capture interest rate levels, money supply growth, stock market performance, credit spreads, or banking sector stability metrics. Financial conditions act as transmission channels for monetary policy: when central banks adjust policy rates, these changes propagate through lending rates, asset prices, and exchange rates to affect real economic activity. Financial stress indicators provide early warning signals of potential crises, while credit availability metrics help assess whether businesses and households can access financing for investment and consumption.
Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) in South Africa stood at 39.06 in 2021, according to World Bank.
The latest value is down 5.3% from 41.26 in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 35.04 (up 11% since).
South Africa ranked 40th highest of the 165 countries in this dataset in 2021; China ranked first.
The highest value since 2006 was 41.26 in 2020, the lowest 28.36 in 2006.
| Indicator | Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Category | Transport and Logistics |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-is-shp-gcnw-xq/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IS.SHP.GCNW.XQ
World Bank. "Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-is-shp-gcnw-xq/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IS.SHP.GCNW.XQ.
World Bank. 2026. "Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-is-shp-gcnw-xq/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IS.SHP.GCNW.XQ.
@misc{econdash_wdi_is_shp_gcnw_xq_zaf,
author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100) --- South Africa}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-is-shp-gcnw-xq/ZAF},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IS.SHP.GCNW.XQ}
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