Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was -194.15 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Ethiopia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded -194.15 million for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in 2024.
The figure is up 40.2% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Ethiopia peaked at 39.54 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, -660.76 million, in 2020.
That places Ethiopia 79th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -4.63 million | — |
| 2006 | 17.94 million | -487.3% |
| 2007 | 39.54 million | +120.4% |
| 2008 | 1.63 million | -95.9% |
| 2009 | -36.80 million | -2351.5% |
| 2010 | -62.96 million | +71.1% |
| 2011 | -94.00 million | +49.3% |
| 2012 | -96.82 million | +3.0% |
| 2013 | -131.09 million | +35.4% |
| 2014 | -175.97 million | +34.2% |
| 2015 | -292.56 million | +66.3% |
| 2016 | -412.68 million | +41.1% |
| 2017 | -471.37 million | +14.2% |
| 2018 | -333.82 million | -29.2% |
| 2019 | -599.24 million | +79.5% |
| 2020 | -660.76 million | +10.3% |
| 2021 | -543.31 million | -17.8% |
| 2022 | -501.57 million | -7.7% |
| 2023 | -324.93 million | -35.2% |
| 2024 | -194.15 million | -40.2% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's -194.15 million is above the median for low income countries, which is -347.95 million, 56% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's -194.15 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -393.85 million, 49% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -2351.5% | 1.63 million | -36.80 million |
| 2006 | +487.3% | -4.63 million | 17.94 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.54 million | -36.80 million | 39.54 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -267.05 million | -599.24 million | -62.96 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -444.94 million | -660.76 million | -194.15 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More financial sector data for Ethiopia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0759 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0554 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0759 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Ethiopia?
- Primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Ethiopia was -194.15 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 39.54 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was -660.76 million in 2020.
- How does Ethiopia rank for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Ethiopia ranks 79th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.