South Africa vs Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Direct investment, Net (assets less liabilities), Percent of GDP
South Africa
-0.7
in 2027
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
-2.24
in 2027
South Africa rank
6th
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank
8th
Direct investment, Net (assets less liabilities), Percent of GDP over time
- South Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports -0.7 against -2.24 in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a difference of 1.54.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 28 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 6th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 8th of 45 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.61 | -1.92 | 0.3091 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 0.0264 | -1.72 | 1.75 | South Africa |
| 2020s | -2.1 | -1.79 | 0.3009 | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net (assets less liabilities), percent of gdp, South Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- South Africa, at -0.7 against -2.24 in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as of 2027.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net (assets less liabilities), percent of gdp between South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 1.54, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
- How do South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank globally for direct investment, net (assets less liabilities), percent of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 6th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 8th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Direct investment, Net (assets less liabilities), Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.