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

Sudan: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 0.0043 Percent per annum in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
0.0043 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 95.4%
World rank
35th
of 36 countries
All-time high
38.96 Percent per annum
in 2008
All-time low
0.0043 Percent per annum
in 2021
Years of data
18
2004–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Sudan, 2004–2021

0102030402004201220212004: 22.7 Percent per annum2005: 10.8 Percent per annum2006: 16.4 Percent per annum2007: 14.6 Percent per annum2008: 39 Percent per annum2009: 16.6 Percent per annum2010: 16.3 Percent per annum2011: 13.9 Percent per annum2012: 2.3 Percent per annum2013: 5.6 Percent per annum2014: 3.3 Percent per annum2015: 1.7 Percent per annum2016: 0.691 Percent per annum2017: 0.754 Percent per annum2018: 0.981 Percent per annum2019: 1 Percent per annum2020: 0.094 Percent per annum2021: 0.004 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 Sudan is 0.0043 Percent per annum, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is down 95.4% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Sudan peaked at 38.96 Percent per annum in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0043 Percent per annum, in 2021.

Sudan ranks 35th of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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 Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in Sudan, 2004 to 2021.
Year Percent per annum Change
2004 22.74 Percent per annum
2005 10.83 Percent per annum -52.4%
2006 16.41 Percent per annum +51.4%
2007 14.61 Percent per annum -10.9%
2008 38.96 Percent per annum +166.6%
2009 16.55 Percent per annum -57.5%
2010 16.32 Percent per annum -1.4%
2011 13.88 Percent per annum -15.0%
2012 2.28 Percent per annum -83.6%
2013 5.56 Percent per annum +143.5%
2014 3.27 Percent per annum -41.1%
2015 1.67 Percent per annum -48.9%
2016 0.6911 Percent per annum -58.7%
2017 0.7541 Percent per annum +9.1%
2018 0.9812 Percent per annum +30.1%
2019 1.01 Percent per annum +3.2%
2020 0.0938 Percent per annum -90.7%
2021 0.0043 Percent per annum -95.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20.02 Percent per annum 10.83 Percent per annum 38.96 Percent per annum 6
2010s 4.64 Percent per annum 0.6911 Percent per annum 16.32 Percent per annum 10
2020s 0.049 Percent per annum 0.0043 Percent per annum 0.0938 Percent per annum 2

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 32 Seychelles 1.34 Percent per annum compare
  2. 33 Mauritius 0.9125 Percent per annum compare
  3. 34 Burundi 0.7456 Percent per annum compare
  4. 36 Sao Tome and Principe 0 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Sudan?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Sudan was 0.0043 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 Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 38.96 Percent per annum in 2008.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0043 Percent per annum in 2021.
How does Sudan rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Sudan ranks 35th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Indicator
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
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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.