Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) was 360,475 BoP, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
360,475 BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
23rd
of 51 countries
All-time high
624.04 million BoP, current US$
in 2006
All-time low
-466.87 million BoP, current US$
in 2008
Years of data
41
1970–2011
Other capital flows, net in Ethiopia, 1970–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, other capital flows, net in Ethiopia stood at 360,475 BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 19.9% on the previous year and up 100.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other capital flows, net in Ethiopia peaked at 624.04 million BoP, current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, -466.87 million BoP, current US$, in 2008.
Ethiopia ranks 23rd of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.91 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 604,990 BoP, current US$ | -93.9% |
| 1972 | -3.41 million BoP, current US$ | -664.0% |
| 1973 | -24.80 million BoP, current US$ | +626.7% |
| 1974 | -19.39 million BoP, current US$ | -21.8% |
| 1975 | -36.30 million BoP, current US$ | +87.3% |
| 1976 | -42.07 million BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1977 | -70.25 million BoP, current US$ | +67.0% |
| 1978 | 43.20 million BoP, current US$ | -161.5% |
| 1979 | -22.50 million BoP, current US$ | -152.1% |
| 1980 | -7.10 million BoP, current US$ | -68.4% |
| 1981 | -136.30 million BoP, current US$ | +1819.7% |
| 1982 | 305.20 million BoP, current US$ | -323.9% |
| 1983 | -38.50 million BoP, current US$ | -112.6% |
| 1984 | -39.20 million BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1985 | -163.80 million BoP, current US$ | +317.9% |
| 1986 | -50.00 million BoP, current US$ | -69.5% |
| 1987 | -121.60 million BoP, current US$ | +143.2% |
| 1988 | -199.80 million BoP, current US$ | +64.3% |
| 1989 | -203.40 million BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1990 | -416.39 million BoP, current US$ | +104.7% |
| 1991 | 75.53 million BoP, current US$ | -118.1% |
| 1992 | -214.38 million BoP, current US$ | -383.9% |
| 1993 | 100.77 million BoP, current US$ | -147.0% |
| 1994 | -36.24 million BoP, current US$ | -136.0% |
| 1995 | -128.80 million BoP, current US$ | +255.4% |
| 1996 | -262.08 million BoP, current US$ | +103.5% |
| 1997 | -222.22 million BoP, current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1998 | -176.59 million BoP, current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1999 | 70.82 million BoP, current US$ | -140.1% |
| 2000 | -72.05 million BoP, current US$ | -201.7% |
| 2001 | -101.65 million BoP, current US$ | +41.1% |
| 2002 | 16.08 million BoP, current US$ | -115.8% |
| 2003 | -98.36 million BoP, current US$ | -711.5% |
| 2004 | 71.26 million BoP, current US$ | -172.4% |
| 2005 | 214.71 million BoP, current US$ | +201.3% |
| 2006 | 624.04 million BoP, current US$ | +190.6% |
| 2007 | 146.21 million BoP, current US$ | -76.6% |
| 2008 | -466.87 million BoP, current US$ | -419.3% |
| 2010 | 449,774 BoP, current US$ | -100.1% |
| 2011 | 360,475 BoP, current US$ | -19.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 360,475 BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$. (19 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 360,475 BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$) in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -1819.7% | -7.10 million BoP, current US$ | -136.30 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -16.50 million BoP, current US$ | -70.25 million BoP, current US$ | 43.20 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | -65.45 million BoP, current US$ | -203.40 million BoP, current US$ | 305.20 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -120.96 million BoP, current US$ | -416.39 million BoP, current US$ | 100.77 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.04 million BoP, current US$ | -466.87 million BoP, current US$ | 624.04 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 405,124 BoP, current US$ | 360,475 BoP, current US$ | 449,774 BoP, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 20 Rwanda 14.69 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Guinea-Bissau 7.43 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 22 Burundi 1.67 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 24 Eritrea -1.70 million 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other capital flows, net in Ethiopia?
- Other capital flows, net in Ethiopia was 360,475 BoP, current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other capital flows, net recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 624.04 million BoP, current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest other capital flows, net recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was -466.87 million BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- How does Ethiopia rank for other capital flows, net?
- Ethiopia ranks 23rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other capital flows, net rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.