Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) was -1.70 million BoP, current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Other capital flows, net in Eritrea, 1992–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other capital flows, net in Eritrea is -1.70 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2004.
The figure is down 106.4% on the previous year and up 98.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other capital flows, net in Eritrea peaked at 29.70 million BoP, current US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, -138.70 million BoP, current US$, in 1992.
That places Eritrea 24th out of 51 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -138.70 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1993 | -43.40 million BoP, current US$ | -68.7% |
| 1994 | -84.40 million BoP, current US$ | +94.5% |
| 1995 | -132.93 million BoP, current US$ | +57.5% |
| 1996 | -125.30 million BoP, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 29.70 million BoP, current US$ | -123.7% |
| 1998 | -91.40 million BoP, current US$ | -407.7% |
| 1999 | -800,000 BoP, current US$ | -99.1% |
| 2000 | -28.50 million BoP, current US$ | +3462.5% |
| 2001 | -22.70 million BoP, current US$ | -20.4% |
| 2002 | 20.70 million BoP, current US$ | -191.2% |
| 2003 | 26.40 million BoP, current US$ | +27.5% |
| 2004 | -1.70 million BoP, current US$ | -106.4% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's -1.70 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's -1.70 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) in Eritrea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -3462.5% | -800,000 BoP, current US$ | -28.50 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -73.40 million BoP, current US$ | -138.70 million BoP, current US$ | 29.70 million BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | -1.16 million BoP, current US$ | -28.50 million BoP, current US$ | 26.40 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 21 Guinea-Bissau 7.43 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Burundi 1.67 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 23 Ethiopia 360,475 BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Sao Tome and Principe -30.21 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Djibouti -53.00 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Gambia -65.83 million BoP, current US$ compare
More trade data for Eritrea
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 132.24 (2025)
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 102.38 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 100.31 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 96.58 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 97.97 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 69.85 (2025)
- Extensive Margin, Theil index 0.3065 (2014)
- Export Diversification, Theil index 6.14 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 5.83 (2014)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 14 1000 USD (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other capital flows, net in Eritrea?
- Other capital flows, net in Eritrea was -1.70 million BoP, current US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other capital flows, net recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 29.70 million BoP, current US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest other capital flows, net recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -138.70 million BoP, current US$ in 1992.
- How does Eritrea rank for other capital flows, net?
- Eritrea ranks 24th out of 51 countries with data for 2004.
- Is other capital flows, net rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The sum of short-term capital, net errors and omissions, and capital transactions not included elsewhere. Data denominated in current U.S. dollars.