Africa Western and Central vs Kuwait: Portfolio equity, net inflows
Portfolio equity, net inflows over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 3.56 billion BoP, current US$ against 779.16 million BoP, current US$ in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 2.78 billion BoP, current US$.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 4.6 times Africa Western and Central's.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 42 shared years of data; in 1975 it was Africa Western and Central ahead.
Africa Western and Central ranks 18th and Kuwait ranks 18th of 45 groups.
Across the 6 decades both report, Africa Western and Central averaged higher in 5 and Kuwait in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.26 million BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 11.26 million BoP, current US$ | Africa Western and Central |
| 1980s | 1.18 million BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 1.18 million BoP, current US$ | Africa Western and Central |
| 1990s | 18.31 million BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 18.31 million BoP, current US$ | Africa Western and Central |
| 2000s | 806.19 million BoP, current US$ | 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 488.07 million BoP, current US$ | Kuwait |
| 2010s | 2.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 304.70 million BoP, current US$ | 1.91 billion BoP, current US$ | Africa Western and Central |
| 2020s | 728.24 million BoP, current US$ | 510.35 million BoP, current US$ | 217.90 million BoP, current US$ | Africa Western and Central |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher portfolio equity, net inflows, Africa Western and Central or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 3.56 billion BoP, current US$ against 779.16 million BoP, current US$ in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in portfolio equity, net inflows between Africa Western and Central and Kuwait?
- 2.78 billion BoP, current US$, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Kuwait?
- 42 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Kuwait rank globally for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 18th and Kuwait ranks 18th of 45 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.