South Korea vs Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)
South Korea
33.36 billion
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
-37.20 billion
in 2024
South Korea rank
7th
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank
6th
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) over time
- South Korea
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 33.36 billion against -37.20 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a difference of 70.57 billion.
Across all 20 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 7th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 6th of 195 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.56 billion | -23.55 billion | 29.11 billion | South Korea |
| 2010s | 19.91 billion | -33.72 billion | 53.63 billion | South Korea |
| 2020s | 31.45 billion | -33.34 billion | 64.79 billion | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net), South Korea or Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- South Korea, at 33.36 billion against -37.20 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) between South Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 70.57 billion, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank globally for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- South Korea ranks 7th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 6th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.