Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) vs United Kingdom: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 68.31 billion against 6.68 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a difference of 61.63 billion.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 10.2 times Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)'s.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 8th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 9 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.41 billion | 196.17 billion | 191.76 billion | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 19.65 billion | 17.42 billion | 2.23 billion | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) |
| 2020s | 9.78 billion | 80.11 billion | 70.33 billion | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 68.31 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 Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and United Kingdom?
- 61.63 billion, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and United Kingdom?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and United Kingdom rank globally for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 8th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 9 groups.
- 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.