Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in East African Community

East African Community: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 4.38 Percent per annum in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
4.38 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 16.5%
Rank
12th
of 17 groups
All-time high
6.24 Percent per annum
in 2013
All-time low
3.06 Percent per annum
in 2015
Years of data
6
2013–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in East African Community, 2013–2018

02462013201520182013: 6.2 Percent per annum2014: 3.9 Percent per annum2015: 3.1 Percent per annum2016: 4 Percent per annum2017: 5.2 Percent per annum2018: 4.4 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in East African Community is 4.38 Percent per annum, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.5% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in East African Community, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in East African Community, 2013 to 2018.
Year Percent per annum Change
2013 6.24 Percent per annum
2014 3.88 Percent per annum -37.7%
2015 3.06 Percent per annum -21.2%
2016 3.96 Percent per annum +29.6%
2017 5.24 Percent per annum +32.3%
2018 4.38 Percent per annum -16.5%

Countries ranked near East African Community

  1. 9 Zambia 8.65 Percent per annum compare
  2. 10 Liberia 8.39 Percent per annum compare
  3. 11 Egypt 8.17 Percent per annum compare
  4. 11 Cabo Verde 0.6551 Percent per annum compare
  5. 12 Sierra Leone 8.13 Percent per annum compare
  6. 13 Namibia 6.96 Percent per annum compare
  7. 14 Cameroon 6.86 Percent per annum compare
  8. 15 Malawi 6.6 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in East African Community?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in East African Community was 4.38 Percent per annum in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in East African Community?
The highest recorded value was 6.24 Percent per annum in 2013.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in East African Community?
The lowest recorded value was 3.06 Percent per annum in 2015.
How does East African Community rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
East African Community ranks 12th out of 17 groups with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in East African Community?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this East African Community data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
64 places, 938 data points, 2001–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.