Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate was 5.29 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.29 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 75.9%
Rank
6th
of 12 groups
All-time high
268.94 % change on previous year
in 1966
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1951
Years of data
67
1949–2025
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1949–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa is 5.29 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 75.9% on the previous year and up 195.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 268.94 % change on previous year in 1966 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1951.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 92.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | -55.56 % change on previous year | -159.8% |
| 1951 | -100 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 1959 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1963 | 39.49 % change on previous year | -139.5% |
| 1964 | 70.53 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 1965 | -9.41 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1966 | 268.94 % change on previous year | -2957.7% |
| 1967 | 38.31 % change on previous year | -85.8% |
| 1968 | 14.78 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1969 | -4 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 1970 | -28.44 % change on previous year | +610.7% |
| 1971 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 1972 | 36.59 % change on previous year | -1050.4% |
| 1973 | 27.26 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 1974 | 113.68 % change on previous year | +317.0% |
| 1975 | 91.03 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 1976 | 125.86 % change on previous year | +38.3% |
| 1977 | 19.19 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 1978 | 31.64 % change on previous year | +64.9% |
| 1979 | 18.78 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1980 | 16.38 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1981 | 48.01 % change on previous year | +193.2% |
| 1982 | 35.7 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 1983 | 15.38 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 1984 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 1985 | 11.79 % change on previous year | +958.7% |
| 1986 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -116.8% |
| 1987 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1988 | -8.15 % change on previous year | +416.2% |
| 1989 | -9.92 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 1990 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 1991 | 0.208 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 1992 | -3.93 % change on previous year | -1991.4% |
| 1993 | 12.83 % change on previous year | -426.2% |
| 1994 | 13.78 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1995 | 11.31 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1996 | -2.25 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 1997 | -13.08 % change on previous year | +480.2% |
| 1998 | 0.2945 % change on previous year | -102.3% |
| 1999 | -3.15 % change on previous year | -1168.3% |
| 2000 | -4.55 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 2001 | -5.88 % change on previous year | +29.2% |
| 2002 | 11.67 % change on previous year | -298.4% |
| 2003 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2004 | 0.0933 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 2005 | -18.51 % change on previous year | -19930.4% |
| 2006 | -52.81 % change on previous year | +185.3% |
| 2007 | 8.75 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 2008 | 26.29 % change on previous year | +200.6% |
| 2009 | 68.14 % change on previous year | +159.1% |
| 2010 | -5.07 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 2011 | 23.92 % change on previous year | -571.6% |
| 2012 | 12.98 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2013 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -73.7% |
| 2014 | -9 % change on previous year | -363.6% |
| 2015 | -5.52 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 2016 | -3.39 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2017 | 15.25 % change on previous year | -549.6% |
| 2018 | 17.53 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 2019 | 16.25 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 172.56 % change on previous year | +962.1% |
| 2021 | 14.9 % change on previous year | -91.4% |
| 2022 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 2023 | 9.23 % change on previous year | +138.5% |
| 2024 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 2025 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +75.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 92.86 % change on previous year | 92.86 % change on previous year | 92.86 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1950s | -85.19 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -55.56 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1960s | 59.81 % change on previous year | -9.41 % change on previous year | 268.94 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1970s | 43.17 % change on previous year | -28.44 % change on previous year | 125.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.67 % change on previous year | -9.92 % change on previous year | 48.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.87 % change on previous year | -13.08 % change on previous year | 13.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.65 % change on previous year | -52.81 % change on previous year | 68.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.64 % change on previous year | -9 % change on previous year | 23.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.81 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year | 172.56 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 3 Papua New Guinea 54.44 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Bangladesh 48.16 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Sri Lanka 46.27 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 46.01 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Somalia 41.22 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Argentina 41.1 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Côte d'Ivoire 39.1 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 5.29 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 268.94 % change on previous year in 1966.
- What is the lowest use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1951.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 6th out of 12 groups with data for 2025.
- Is use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 195.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.