International financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: International financial flows to developing countries in support of was 4,994 million constant US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,994 million constant US$
Change on year
down 30.9%
Rank
4th
of 30 groups
All-time high
11,411 million constant US$
in 2016
All-time low
68.96 million constant US$
in 2003
Years of data
25
2000–2024
International financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million constant US$.
Analysis
In 2024, international financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 4,994 million constant US$.
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 million constant US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 68.96 million constant US$, in 2003.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 4th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International financial flows to developing countries in support of in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | million constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 118.73 million constant US$ | — |
| 2001 | 144.65 million constant US$ | +21.8% |
| 2002 | 172.7 million constant US$ | +19.4% |
| 2003 | 68.96 million constant US$ | -60.1% |
| 2004 | 212.13 million constant US$ | +207.6% |
| 2005 | 741.94 million constant US$ | +249.8% |
| 2006 | 749.19 million constant US$ | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 2,498 million constant US$ | +233.5% |
| 2008 | 1,711 million constant US$ | -31.5% |
| 2009 | 988.24 million constant US$ | -42.2% |
| 2010 | 2,295 million constant US$ | +132.3% |
| 2011 | 2,852 million constant US$ | +24.3% |
| 2012 | 1,465 million constant US$ | -48.6% |
| 2013 | 5,181 million constant US$ | +253.6% |
| 2014 | 3,477 million constant US$ | -32.9% |
| 2015 | 4,770 million constant US$ | +37.2% |
| 2016 | 11,411 million constant US$ | +139.2% |
| 2017 | 4,953 million constant US$ | -56.6% |
| 2018 | 5,583 million constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 2019 | 3,813 million constant US$ | -31.7% |
| 2020 | 2,739 million constant US$ | -28.2% |
| 2021 | 5,198 million constant US$ | +89.8% |
| 2022 | 5,978 million constant US$ | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 7,231 million constant US$ | +21.0% |
| 2024 | 4,994 million constant US$ | -30.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 740.59 million constant US$ | 68.96 million constant US$ | 2,498 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,580 million constant US$ | 1,465 million constant US$ | 11,411 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,228 million constant US$ | 2,739 million constant US$ | 7,231 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 1 India 1,677 million constant US$ compare
- 2 Türkiye 1,365 million constant US$ compare
- 2 Türkiye 1,365 million constant US$ compare
- 4 Argentina 1,175 million constant US$ compare
- 5 Ecuador 1,164 million constant US$ compare
- 6 Pakistan 1,122 million constant US$ compare
- 7 Brazil 1,054 million constant US$ compare
More energy & mining data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Fuel imports 23.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 16.1% (2024)
- Fuel exports 40.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 25.8% (2024)
- Mineral rents 2.9% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.5% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 10.0% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 17.4% (2024)
- Electric power consumption 376.79 kWh per capita (2023)
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 million constant US$ 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 million constant US$ 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 million constant US$ 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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