Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa: Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$), annual was 6.29 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
6.29 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 115.0%
Rank
18th
of 45 groups
All-time high
230.28 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-97.57 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
53
1970–2023

Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1970–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 6.29 % change on previous year for net official flows from un agencies, unhcr (current us$), annual in 2023.

The figure is up 115.0% on the previous year and up 124.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net official flows from un agencies, unhcr (current us$), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 230.28 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -97.57 % change on previous year, in 2014.

That places Sub-Saharan Africa 18th out of 45 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year

Annual values for Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1970 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1970 -1.52 % change on previous year
1971 11.8 % change on previous year -874.3%
1972 230.28 % change on previous year +1851.7%
1973 -14.09 % change on previous year -106.1%
1974 -37.13 % change on previous year +163.5%
1975 40.74 % change on previous year -209.7%
1976 39.56 % change on previous year -2.9%
1977 64.49 % change on previous year +63.0%
1978 52.39 % change on previous year -18.8%
1979 30.1 % change on previous year -42.5%
1980 139.96 % change on previous year +364.9%
1981 -5.2 % change on previous year -103.7%
1982 -21.24 % change on previous year +308.5%
1983 13.9 % change on previous year -165.5%
1984 17.82 % change on previous year +28.2%
1985 29.8 % change on previous year +67.2%
1986 -13.29 % change on previous year -144.6%
1987 -5.42 % change on previous year -59.3%
1988 38.35 % change on previous year -808.0%
1989 -2.61 % change on previous year -106.8%
1990 -7.13 % change on previous year +173.4%
1991 30.97 % change on previous year -534.4%
1992 3.96 % change on previous year -87.2%
1993 12 % change on previous year +203.1%
1994 59.88 % change on previous year +398.8%
1995 -17.74 % change on previous year -129.6%
1996 -63.7 % change on previous year +259.0%
1997 -3.61 % change on previous year -94.3%
1998 -12.28 % change on previous year +240.0%
1999 12.31 % change on previous year -200.3%
2000 34.47 % change on previous year +180.0%
2001 15.63 % change on previous year -54.7%
2002 26.86 % change on previous year +71.9%
2003 -12.93 % change on previous year -148.1%
2004 -29 % change on previous year +124.3%
2005 -71.37 % change on previous year +146.1%
2006 -56.96 % change on previous year -20.2%
2007 121.8 % change on previous year -313.8%
2008 27.74 % change on previous year -77.2%
2009 35.44 % change on previous year +27.7%
2010 -38.71 % change on previous year -209.2%
2011 89.07 % change on previous year -330.1%
2012 66.02 % change on previous year -25.9%
2013 -25.53 % change on previous year -138.7%
2014 -97.57 % change on previous year +282.1%
2016 -20.71 % change on previous year -78.8%
2017 120.9 % change on previous year -683.9%
2018 -41 % change on previous year -133.9%
2019 83.06 % change on previous year -302.6%
2020 -15.57 % change on previous year -118.7%
2021 99.04 % change on previous year -736.3%
2022 -41.81 % change on previous year -142.2%
2023 6.29 % change on previous year -115.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 41.66 % change on previous year -37.13 % change on previous year 230.28 % change on previous year 10
1980s 19.21 % change on previous year -21.24 % change on previous year 139.96 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.47 % change on previous year -63.7 % change on previous year 59.88 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.17 % change on previous year -71.37 % change on previous year 121.8 % change on previous year 10
2010s 15.06 % change on previous year -97.57 % change on previous year 120.9 % change on previous year 9
2020s 11.99 % change on previous year -41.81 % change on previous year 99.04 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. 15 Iraq 129.53 % change on previous year compare
  2. 16 Uganda 79.3 % change on previous year compare
  3. 17 El Salvador 78.07 % change on previous year compare
  4. 18 Azerbaijan 71.18 % change on previous year compare
  5. 19 Guinea-Bissau 69.58 % change on previous year compare
  6. 20 North Macedonia 67.82 % change on previous year compare
  7. 21 Cambodia 65.71 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net official flows from un agencies, unhcr (current us$), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Net official flows from un agencies, unhcr (current us$), annual in Sub-Saharan Africa was 6.29 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net official flows from un agencies, unhcr (current us$), annual recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The highest recorded value was 230.28 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest net official flows from un agencies, unhcr (current us$), annual recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -97.57 % change on previous year in 2014.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for net official flows from un agencies, unhcr (current us$), annual?
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 18th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
Is net official flows from un agencies, unhcr (current us$), annual rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 124.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
171 places, 5,229 data points, 1970–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net official flows from UN agencies, UNHCR (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.