Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Senegal

Senegal: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 6.37 Percent per annum in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
6.37 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
16th
of 36 countries
All-time high
43.29 Percent per annum
in 2005
All-time low
6.37 Percent per annum
in 2021
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Senegal, 2001–2021

102030402001201120212001: 29.7 Percent per annum2002: 42.7 Percent per annum2003: 41.5 Percent per annum2004: 32.8 Percent per annum2005: 43.3 Percent per annum2006: 29.7 Percent per annum2007: 21.5 Percent per annum2008: 17.8 Percent per annum2009: 10.9 Percent per annum2010: 8.3 Percent per annum2011: 11.5 Percent per annum2012: 11.6 Percent per annum2013: 12.6 Percent per annum2014: 13.1 Percent per annum2015: 11.9 Percent per annum2016: 13.2 Percent per annum2017: 12.1 Percent per annum2018: 10.3 Percent per annum2019: 8.2 Percent per annum2020: 8 Percent per annum2021: 6.4 Percent per annum

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

Analysis

Senegal recorded 6.37 Percent per annum for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.

The figure is down 19.9% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Senegal peaked at 43.29 Percent per annum in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.37 Percent per annum, in 2021.

That places Senegal 16th out of 36 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

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

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in Senegal, 2001 to 2021.
Year Percent per annum Change
2001 29.74 Percent per annum
2002 42.68 Percent per annum +43.5%
2003 41.5 Percent per annum -2.8%
2004 32.85 Percent per annum -20.8%
2005 43.29 Percent per annum +31.8%
2006 29.68 Percent per annum -31.4%
2007 21.49 Percent per annum -27.6%
2008 17.77 Percent per annum -17.3%
2009 10.89 Percent per annum -38.7%
2010 8.31 Percent per annum -23.7%
2011 11.47 Percent per annum +38.0%
2012 11.65 Percent per annum +1.6%
2013 12.6 Percent per annum +8.2%
2014 13.06 Percent per annum +3.6%
2015 11.88 Percent per annum -9.0%
2016 13.25 Percent per annum +11.5%
2017 12.15 Percent per annum -8.3%
2018 10.33 Percent per annum -15.0%
2019 8.2 Percent per annum -20.6%
2020 7.96 Percent per annum -2.9%
2021 6.37 Percent per annum -19.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29.99 Percent per annum 10.89 Percent per annum 43.29 Percent per annum 9
2010s 11.29 Percent per annum 8.2 Percent per annum 13.25 Percent per annum 10
2020s 7.16 Percent per annum 6.37 Percent per annum 7.96 Percent per annum 2

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 13 Namibia 6.96 Percent per annum compare
  2. 14 Cameroon 6.86 Percent per annum compare
  3. 15 Malawi 6.6 Percent per annum compare
  4. 17 Togo 6.26 Percent per annum compare
  5. 18 Guinea-Bissau 5.98 Percent per annum compare
  6. 19 Djibouti 5.41 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Senegal?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Senegal was 6.37 Percent per annum in 2021, 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 Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 43.29 Percent per annum in 2005.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 6.37 Percent per annum in 2021.
How does Senegal rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Senegal ranks 16th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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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.