China vs Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Primary income, Credit/Revenue
China
309.25 billion
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
36.11 billion
in 2024
China rank
9th
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank
9th
Primary income, Credit/Revenue over time
- China
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
How they compare
China currently reports 309.25 billion against 36.11 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a difference of 273.15 billion.
That makes China's figure about 8.6 times Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 9th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 9th of 198 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.47 billion | 11.81 billion | 67.66 billion | China |
| 2010s | 215.93 billion | 19.86 billion | 196.06 billion | China |
| 2020s | 290.54 billion | 32.63 billion | 257.92 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary income, credit/revenue, China or Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- China, at 309.25 billion against 36.11 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary income, credit/revenue between China and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 273.15 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do China and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank globally for primary income, credit/revenue?
- China ranks 9th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 9th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Primary income, Credit/Revenue (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.