Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 24.78 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is 24.78 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 425.3% on the previous year and up 2,363.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) peaked at 52.42 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, -39.63 billion, in 2017.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 18.61 billion | — |
| 2006 | 52.42 billion | +181.6% |
| 2007 | 7.05 billion | -86.5% |
| 2008 | -2.67 billion | -137.8% |
| 2009 | -6.44 billion | +141.5% |
| 2010 | 30.28 billion | -570.3% |
| 2011 | 16.86 billion | -44.3% |
| 2012 | 20.90 billion | +24.0% |
| 2013 | -13.85 billion | -166.3% |
| 2014 | -1.09 billion | -92.1% |
| 2015 | 1.78 billion | -263.0% |
| 2016 | -12.94 billion | -825.6% |
| 2017 | -39.63 billion | +206.2% |
| 2018 | -24.27 billion | -38.8% |
| 2019 | -14.20 billion | -41.5% |
| 2020 | -7.06 billion | -50.3% |
| 2021 | -23.02 billion | +226.3% |
| 2022 | -22.86 billion | -0.7% |
| 2023 | -7.62 billion | -66.7% |
| 2024 | 24.78 billion | -425.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.80 billion | -6.44 billion | 52.42 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -3.62 billion | -39.63 billion | 30.28 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.16 billion | -23.02 billion | 24.78 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)
- 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 other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was 24.78 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The highest recorded value was 52.42 billion in 2006.
- What is the lowest other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The lowest recorded value was -39.63 billion in 2017.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank for other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 6th out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,363.6%. 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 Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of 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.