Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock was -196.19 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-196.19 million
Change on year
up 92.6%
Rank
9th
of 9 groups
All-time high
37.70 billion
in 2017
All-time low
-14.27 billion
in 2014
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2005–2024

-20.0B020.0B40.0B2005201420242005: 4.3M2006: 6.3M2007: -5.4M2008: -1.1M2009: -204.8M2010: -757.3M2011: -2.2B2012: -1.9B2013: 2.5B2014: -14.3B2015: 9.0B2016: 2.6B2017: 37.7B2018: -407.7M2019: 1.1B2020: 535.8M2021: 567.1M2022: 1.6B2023: -2.7B2024: -196.2M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is -196.19 million, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 92.6% on the previous year and up 98.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) peaked at 37.70 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, -14.27 billion, in 2014.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), year by year

Annual values for Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 4.27 million
2006 6.34 million +48.3%
2007 -5.45 million -185.9%
2008 -1.14 million -79.0%
2009 -204.76 million +17824.3%
2010 -757.32 million +269.9%
2011 -2.25 billion +197.0%
2012 -1.92 billion -14.6%
2013 2.53 billion -231.7%
2014 -14.27 billion -663.7%
2015 9.04 billion -163.4%
2016 2.59 billion -71.3%
2017 37.70 billion +1353.8%
2018 -407.73 million -101.1%
2019 1.08 billion -365.8%
2020 535.83 million -50.6%
2021 567.09 million +5.8%
2022 1.61 billion +183.1%
2023 -2.67 billion -266.1%
2024 -196.19 million -92.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -40.15 million -204.76 million 6.34 million 5
2010s 3.33 billion -14.27 billion 37.70 billion 10
2020s -30.83 million -2.67 billion 1.61 billion 5

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

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  4. 9 Hong Kong, China 4.09 billion compare
  5. 10 Italy 3.66 billion compare
  6. 11 Brazil 2.18 billion compare
  7. 12 Russian Federation 2.04 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was -196.19 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
The highest recorded value was 37.70 billion in 2017.
What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
The lowest recorded value was -14.27 billion in 2014.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock?
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 9th out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
Is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
Over the last ten years it is up 98.6%. 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 Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
173 places, 2,845 data points, 2005–2024
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