Republic of Korea vs Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities)
International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) over time
- Republic of Korea
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 1.10 trillion against -563.17 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a difference of 1.67 trillion.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 2.0 times Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)'s.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 8th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 6th of 171 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -132.09 billion | -154.17 billion | 22.08 billion | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 142.92 billion | -325.04 billion | 467.96 billion | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 776.03 billion | -527.14 billion | 1.30 trillion | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher international investment position, net (assets less liabilities), Republic of Korea or Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Republic of Korea, at 1.10 trillion against -563.17 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) between Republic of Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 1.67 trillion, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank globally for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 8th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 6th of 171 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (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.