Hong Kong vs Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets
Hong Kong
78.10 billion
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
6.68 billion
in 2024
Hong Kong rank
7th
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank
8th
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets over time
- Hong Kong
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 78.10 billion against 6.68 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a difference of 71.43 billion.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 11.7 times Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 7th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 8th of 191 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.88 billion | 4.41 billion | 48.48 billion | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 87.53 billion | 19.65 billion | 67.88 billion | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 94.03 billion | 9.78 billion | 84.25 billion | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets, Hong Kong or Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Hong Kong, at 78.10 billion against 6.68 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets between Hong Kong and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 71.43 billion, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank globally for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Hong Kong ranks 7th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 8th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.