International financial flows to developing countries in support in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: International financial flows to developing countries in support was 4,994 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, international financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 4,994.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.9% on the previous year and up 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 11,411 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 68.96, in 2003.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 4th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International financial flows to developing countries in support in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 118.73 | — |
| 2001 | 144.65 | +21.8% |
| 2002 | 172.7 | +19.4% |
| 2003 | 68.96 | -60.1% |
| 2004 | 212.13 | +207.6% |
| 2005 | 741.94 | +249.8% |
| 2006 | 749.19 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 2,498 | +233.5% |
| 2008 | 1,711 | -31.5% |
| 2009 | 988.24 | -42.2% |
| 2010 | 2,295 | +132.3% |
| 2011 | 2,852 | +24.3% |
| 2012 | 1,465 | -48.6% |
| 2013 | 5,181 | +253.6% |
| 2014 | 3,477 | -32.9% |
| 2015 | 4,770 | +37.2% |
| 2016 | 11,411 | +139.2% |
| 2017 | 4,953 | -56.6% |
| 2018 | 5,583 | +12.7% |
| 2019 | 3,813 | -31.7% |
| 2020 | 2,739 | -28.2% |
| 2021 | 5,198 | +89.8% |
| 2022 | 5,978 | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 7,231 | +21.0% |
| 2024 | 4,994 | -30.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 740.59 | 68.96 | 2,498 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,580 | 1,465 | 11,411 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,228 | 2,739 | 7,231 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
More energy & mining data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Fuel imports 23.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2024)
- Fuel exports 40.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 14.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 13.4% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 380.15 kWh per capita (2024)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 4.0% (2024)
- Combustible renewables and waste 56.6% (2024)
- Mineral rents 2.9% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.5% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- International financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa was 4,994 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest international financial flows to developing countries in support of recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11,411 in 2016.
- What is the lowest international financial flows to developing countries in support of recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.96 in 2003.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for international financial flows to developing countries in support of?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 4th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international financial flows to developing countries in support of rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems (millions of constant 2023 United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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