Portfolio equity, net inflows in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 779.16 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
779.16 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 59.8%
Rank
18th
of 45 groups
All-time high
9.82 billion BoP, current US$
in 2012
All-time low
-1.57 billion BoP, current US$
in 2019
Years of data
52
1974–2025
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Africa Western and Central, 1974–2025
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio equity, net inflows in Africa Western and Central is 779.16 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 59.8% on the previous year and up 306.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in Africa Western and Central peaked at 9.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, -1.57 billion BoP, current US$, in 2019.
That places Africa Western and Central 18th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3.76 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 5.10 million BoP, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 1976 | 35.14 million BoP, current US$ | +588.3% |
| 1977 | 3.83 million BoP, current US$ | -89.1% |
| 1978 | 9.71 million BoP, current US$ | +153.4% |
| 1979 | 2.50 million BoP, current US$ | -74.2% |
| 1980 | 2.84 million BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1981 | 625,618 BoP, current US$ | -77.9% |
| 1982 | 1.03 million BoP, current US$ | +65.4% |
| 1983 | -13,121 BoP, current US$ | -101.3% |
| 1984 | 1.24 million BoP, current US$ | -9588.3% |
| 1985 | 442,948 BoP, current US$ | -64.4% |
| 1986 | 1.43 million BoP, current US$ | +223.3% |
| 1987 | 1.48 million BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 2.17 million BoP, current US$ | +46.5% |
| 1989 | 570,518 BoP, current US$ | -73.7% |
| 1990 | 5.73 million BoP, current US$ | +904.9% |
| 1991 | 2.45 million BoP, current US$ | -57.2% |
| 1992 | 868,935 BoP, current US$ | -64.6% |
| 1993 | 6.07 million BoP, current US$ | +599.0% |
| 1994 | 1.53 million BoP, current US$ | -74.8% |
| 1995 | 5.64 million BoP, current US$ | +268.7% |
| 1996 | 31.62 million BoP, current US$ | +460.1% |
| 1997 | 30.26 million BoP, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 17.14 million BoP, current US$ | -43.4% |
| 1999 | 35.88 million BoP, current US$ | +109.3% |
| 2000 | 4.72 million BoP, current US$ | -86.8% |
| 2001 | 12.17 million BoP, current US$ | +157.6% |
| 2002 | 10.52 million BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2003 | 14.46 million BoP, current US$ | +37.4% |
| 2004 | -20.91 million BoP, current US$ | -244.6% |
| 2005 | 777.85 million BoP, current US$ | -3820.2% |
| 2006 | 1.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +128.8% |
| 2007 | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.7% |
| 2008 | -1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -172.6% |
| 2009 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -199.8% |
| 2010 | 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +111.7% |
| 2011 | 2.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 9.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +281.5% |
| 2013 | 5.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -45.6% |
| 2014 | 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -77.9% |
| 2015 | -378.16 million BoP, current US$ | -132.0% |
| 2016 | 423.80 million BoP, current US$ | -212.1% |
| 2017 | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +224.0% |
| 2018 | 1.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.9% |
| 2019 | -1.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -236.2% |
| 2020 | -313.46 million BoP, current US$ | -80.1% |
| 2021 | 110.36 million BoP, current US$ | -135.2% |
| 2022 | 328.61 million BoP, current US$ | +197.7% |
| 2023 | 1.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +364.3% |
| 2024 | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2025 | 779.16 million BoP, current US$ | -59.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.01 million BoP, current US$ | 2.50 million BoP, current US$ | 35.14 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 1.18 million BoP, current US$ | -13,121 BoP, current US$ | 2.84 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.72 million BoP, current US$ | 868,935 BoP, current US$ | 35.88 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 402.36 million BoP, current US$ | -1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 728.24 million BoP, current US$ | -313.46 million BoP, current US$ | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 15 Malaysia 4.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Belgium 4.80 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Malta 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Kuwait 3.56 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 New Zealand 3.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 20 Bahrain 3.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Mauritius 3.15 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- GDP 991.22 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.8% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 220.68 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 807.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- Inflation, consumer prices 1.7% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 942.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP 852.53 billion current US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,860 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows 2.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in Africa Western and Central?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in Africa Western and Central was 779.16 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 9.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 18th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 306.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.