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
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$, in 2019.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.01 million BoP, current US$ | 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 |
More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 807.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- Inflation, consumer prices 1.7% (2025)
- GDP 991.22 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 196.30 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP 852.53 billion current US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.5% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 23.2% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 942.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 528.98 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 5.0% (2025)
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.
- 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.