Secondary income receipts in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Secondary income receipts was 42.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Secondary income receipts in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1985–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, secondary income receipts in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 42.82 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 34.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary income receipts in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 43.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.84 billion BoP, current US$, in 1985.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 39th out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary income receipts in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.84 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 2.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 3.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1988 | 4.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1989 | 4.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1991 | 4.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 5.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1993 | 5.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 5.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 5.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 5.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 6.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 6.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 5.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2003 | 7.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2004 | 8.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 11.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.4% |
| 2006 | 13.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 18.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2008 | 22.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2009 | 21.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 25.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 26.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 28.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 30.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 31.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 30.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 27.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 30.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 33.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 35.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 34.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 38.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 43.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 41.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 42.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 5.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 13.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 30.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 25.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 43.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 36 Nepal 12.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Norway 11.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Romania 10.56 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 South Korea 10.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 40 El Salvador 10.36 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Ireland 9.92 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 42 Australia 9.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Imports of goods and services 2.5% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 247.18 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 256.92 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 4.0% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 18.2% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 377.52 billion current US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 331.70 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 159.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 8.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Trade 52.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary income receipts in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Secondary income receipts in Africa Eastern and Southern was 42.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest secondary income receipts recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 43.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest secondary income receipts recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for secondary income receipts?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is secondary income receipts rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Secondary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Secondary income refers to transfers recorded in the balance of payments whenever an economy provides or receives goods, services, income, or financial items without a quid pro quo. All transfers not considered to be capital are current. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.