Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$) in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$) was 426.63 million NFL, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
426.63 million NFL, current US$
Change on year
down 54.6%
Rank
31st
of 46 groups
All-time high
938.69 million NFL, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
-588.16 million NFL, current US$
in 2008
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Net financial flows, IBRD in Africa Western and Central, 1970–2025
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in NFL, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, net financial flows, ibrd in Africa Western and Central stood at 426.63 million NFL, current US$.
The figure is down 54.6% on the previous year and up 1,683.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net financial flows, ibrd in Africa Western and Central peaked at 938.69 million NFL, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, -588.16 million NFL, current US$, in 2008.
Africa Western and Central ranks 31st of 46 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$) in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | NFL, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32.29 million NFL, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 66.75 million NFL, current US$ | +106.7% |
| 1972 | 94.20 million NFL, current US$ | +41.1% |
| 1973 | 37.09 million NFL, current US$ | -60.6% |
| 1974 | 51.91 million NFL, current US$ | +39.9% |
| 1975 | 70.41 million NFL, current US$ | +35.6% |
| 1976 | 73.96 million NFL, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 113.38 million NFL, current US$ | +53.3% |
| 1978 | 177.42 million NFL, current US$ | +56.5% |
| 1979 | 155.34 million NFL, current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1980 | 188.19 million NFL, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1981 | 151.56 million NFL, current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1982 | 352.84 million NFL, current US$ | +132.8% |
| 1983 | 395.21 million NFL, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 443.99 million NFL, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1985 | 279.19 million NFL, current US$ | -37.1% |
| 1986 | 539.77 million NFL, current US$ | +93.3% |
| 1987 | 586.71 million NFL, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 48.20 million NFL, current US$ | -91.8% |
| 1989 | 328.85 million NFL, current US$ | +582.3% |
| 1990 | 262.83 million NFL, current US$ | -20.1% |
| 1991 | 6.34 million NFL, current US$ | -97.6% |
| 1992 | -104.45 million NFL, current US$ | -1748.0% |
| 1993 | -267.41 million NFL, current US$ | +156.0% |
| 1994 | -427.37 million NFL, current US$ | +59.8% |
| 1995 | -522.76 million NFL, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1996 | -513.20 million NFL, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1997 | -418.86 million NFL, current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1998 | -449.62 million NFL, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1999 | -465.49 million NFL, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2000 | -372.52 million NFL, current US$ | -20.0% |
| 2001 | -322.55 million NFL, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2002 | -301.30 million NFL, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2003 | -275.63 million NFL, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2004 | -294.97 million NFL, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2005 | -266.14 million NFL, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2006 | -265.96 million NFL, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2007 | -385.98 million NFL, current US$ | +45.1% |
| 2008 | -588.16 million NFL, current US$ | +52.4% |
| 2009 | -177.08 million NFL, current US$ | -69.9% |
| 2010 | -95.50 million NFL, current US$ | -46.1% |
| 2011 | -42.76 million NFL, current US$ | -55.2% |
| 2012 | -12.43 million NFL, current US$ | -70.9% |
| 2013 | 13.47 million NFL, current US$ | -208.4% |
| 2014 | 17.55 million NFL, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2015 | 23.92 million NFL, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 27.20 million NFL, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 597.23 million NFL, current US$ | +2095.3% |
| 2018 | 133.82 million NFL, current US$ | -77.6% |
| 2019 | 543.58 million NFL, current US$ | +306.2% |
| 2020 | 121.71 million NFL, current US$ | -77.6% |
| 2021 | 154.04 million NFL, current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2022 | 226.21 million NFL, current US$ | +46.9% |
| 2023 | 118.42 million NFL, current US$ | -47.7% |
| 2024 | 938.69 million NFL, current US$ | +692.7% |
| 2025 | 426.63 million NFL, current US$ | -54.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$) in Africa Western and Central changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +2095.3% | 27.20 million NFL, current US$ | 597.23 million NFL, current US$ |
| 1992 | -1748.0% | 6.34 million NFL, current US$ | -104.45 million NFL, current US$ |
| 2024 | +692.7% | 118.42 million NFL, current US$ | 938.69 million NFL, current US$ |
| 1989 | +582.3% | 48.20 million NFL, current US$ | 328.85 million NFL, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 87.28 million NFL, current US$ | 32.29 million NFL, current US$ | 177.42 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 331.45 million NFL, current US$ | 48.20 million NFL, current US$ | 586.71 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -290.00 million NFL, current US$ | -522.76 million NFL, current US$ | 262.83 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -325.03 million NFL, current US$ | -588.16 million NFL, current US$ | -177.08 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 120.61 million NFL, current US$ | -95.50 million NFL, current US$ | 597.23 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 330.95 million NFL, current US$ | 118.42 million NFL, current US$ | 938.69 million NFL, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 28 Serbia 86.17 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 29 Congo 68.55 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 30 Bolivia 65.65 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 31 Moldova 57.88 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 32 Kenya 53.30 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 33 Chile 52.72 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 34 Brazil 47.36 million NFL, current US$ compare
More external debt data for Africa Western and Central
- 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$), annual growth rate 312.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net financial flows, ibrd in Africa Western and Central?
- Net financial flows, ibrd in Africa Western and Central was 426.63 million NFL, current US$ in 2025, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest net financial flows, ibrd recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 938.69 million NFL, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest net financial flows, ibrd recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -588.16 million NFL, current US$ in 2008.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for net financial flows, ibrd?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 31st out of 46 groups with data for 2025.
- Is net financial flows, ibrd rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,683.9%. 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 Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net financial flows received by the borrower during the year are disbursements of loans and credits less repayments of principal. IBRD is the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the founding and largest member of the World Bank Group. Data are in current U.S. dollars.