Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 43.88 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is 43.88 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and down 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) peaked at 102.84 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.32 billion, in 2020.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 17.34 billion | — |
| 2006 | 14.39 billion | -17.0% |
| 2007 | 28.21 billion | +96.0% |
| 2008 | 44.31 billion | +57.1% |
| 2009 | 35.51 billion | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 66.03 billion | +85.9% |
| 2011 | 102.84 billion | +55.7% |
| 2012 | 72.09 billion | -29.9% |
| 2013 | 35.36 billion | -50.9% |
| 2014 | 73.20 billion | +107.0% |
| 2015 | 57.88 billion | -20.9% |
| 2016 | 31.43 billion | -45.7% |
| 2017 | 42.72 billion | +35.9% |
| 2018 | 28.91 billion | -32.3% |
| 2019 | 23.26 billion | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 9.32 billion | -59.9% |
| 2021 | 80.01 billion | +758.3% |
| 2022 | 35.06 billion | -56.2% |
| 2023 | 47.32 billion | +35.0% |
| 2024 | 43.88 billion | -7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.95 billion | 14.39 billion | 44.31 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 53.37 billion | 23.26 billion | 102.84 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.12 billion | 9.32 billion | 80.01 billion | 5 |
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- Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) -37.20 billion (2024)
- Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 24.78 billion (2024)
- Financial account balance (assets less liabilities), Net (net) -12.58 billion (2024)
- Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 13.18 billion (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) -20.88 billion (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 26.27 billion (2024)
- International investment position, Liabilities, Adjusted using IMF 2.13 trillion (2024)
- International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) -563.17 billion (2024)
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock -196.19 million (2024)
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock -9.36 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was 43.88 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The highest recorded value was 102.84 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.32 billion in 2020.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 7th out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.