Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 13.18 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) recorded 13.18 billion for other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in 2024.
That represents a change of down 46.5% on the previous year and down 70.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) peaked at 60.57 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -31.84 billion, in 2006.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -7.66 billion | — |
| 2006 | -31.84 billion | +315.6% |
| 2007 | 23.02 billion | -172.3% |
| 2008 | 16.79 billion | -27.0% |
| 2009 | 18.58 billion | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 293.84 million | -98.4% |
| 2011 | 17.24 billion | +5767.2% |
| 2012 | 25.50 billion | +47.9% |
| 2013 | 42.29 billion | +65.9% |
| 2014 | 44.41 billion | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 25.45 billion | -42.7% |
| 2016 | 32.35 billion | +27.1% |
| 2017 | 40.83 billion | +26.2% |
| 2018 | 37.97 billion | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 25.99 billion | -31.6% |
| 2020 | 33.68 billion | +29.6% |
| 2021 | 60.57 billion | +79.8% |
| 2022 | 52.91 billion | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 24.64 billion | -53.4% |
| 2024 | 13.18 billion | -46.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.78 billion | -31.84 billion | 23.02 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 29.23 billion | 293.84 million | 44.41 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.00 billion | 13.18 billion | 60.57 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
More external debt data for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
- Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) -37.20 billion (2024)
- Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 43.88 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)
- 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 other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was 13.18 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The highest recorded value was 60.57 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.84 billion in 2006.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank for other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 8th out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.3%. 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 Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (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.