IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$) in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$) was 523.35 million NFL, US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
IFC, private nonguaranteed in Africa Western and Central, 1970–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in NFL, US$.
Analysis
In 2024, ifc, private nonguaranteed in Africa Western and Central stood at 523.35 million NFL, US$. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 312.6% on the previous year and up 2,238.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ifc, private nonguaranteed in Africa Western and Central peaked at 523.35 million NFL, US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, -136.96 million NFL, US$, in 2007.
Africa Western and Central ranks 31st of 45 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$) in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | NFL, US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1984 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1985 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1995 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1996 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1997 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1998 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 1999 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 2000 | 0 NFL, US$ | — |
| 2001 | 40.04 million NFL, US$ | — |
| 2002 | 63.58 million NFL, US$ | +58.8% |
| 2003 | 50.62 million NFL, US$ | -20.4% |
| 2004 | 6.59 million NFL, US$ | -87.0% |
| 2005 | 34.80 million NFL, US$ | +427.8% |
| 2006 | 97.82 million NFL, US$ | +181.1% |
| 2007 | -136.96 million NFL, US$ | -240.0% |
| 2008 | 31.33 million NFL, US$ | -122.9% |
| 2009 | 205.05 million NFL, US$ | +554.5% |
| 2010 | 13.91 million NFL, US$ | -93.2% |
| 2011 | 269.78 million NFL, US$ | +1838.9% |
| 2012 | 30.75 million NFL, US$ | -88.6% |
| 2013 | 218.60 million NFL, US$ | +610.9% |
| 2014 | 22.38 million NFL, US$ | -89.8% |
| 2015 | 292.31 million NFL, US$ | +1206.1% |
| 2016 | 11.47 million NFL, US$ | -96.1% |
| 2017 | 22.85 million NFL, US$ | +99.2% |
| 2018 | 240.31 million NFL, US$ | +951.8% |
| 2019 | -44.15 million NFL, US$ | -118.4% |
| 2020 | 397.23 million NFL, US$ | -999.8% |
| 2021 | -133.25 million NFL, US$ | -133.5% |
| 2022 | 96.55 million NFL, US$ | -172.5% |
| 2023 | 126.84 million NFL, US$ | +31.4% |
| 2024 | 523.35 million NFL, US$ | +312.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$) in Africa Western and Central changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1838.9% | 13.91 million NFL, US$ | 269.78 million NFL, US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 NFL, US$ | 0 NFL, US$ | 0 NFL, US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 NFL, US$ | 0 NFL, US$ | 0 NFL, US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 NFL, US$ | 0 NFL, US$ | 0 NFL, US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.29 million NFL, US$ | -136.96 million NFL, US$ | 205.05 million NFL, US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 107.82 million NFL, US$ | -44.15 million NFL, US$ | 292.31 million NFL, US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 202.15 million NFL, US$ | -133.25 million NFL, US$ | 523.35 million NFL, US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
More external debt data for Africa Western and Central
- Net financial flows, IBRD 426.63 million NFL, current US$ (2025)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita 1.01 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP 0.0007 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 14.02 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per capita 11.31 NFL, current US$ per person (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.008 NFL, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per square kilometre 548.05 NFL, current US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate 18.76 % change on previous year (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate 692.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), annual growth rate 312.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ifc, private nonguaranteed in Africa Western and Central?
- Ifc, private nonguaranteed in Africa Western and Central was 523.35 million NFL, US$ in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest ifc, private nonguaranteed recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 523.35 million NFL, US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest ifc, private nonguaranteed recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -136.96 million NFL, US$ in 2007.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for ifc, private nonguaranteed?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 31st out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is ifc, private nonguaranteed rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,238.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Nonguaranteed long-term debt privately placed from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Net flows (or net lending or net disbursements) received by the borrower during the year are disbursements minus principal repayments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.