Other capital flows, net in Madagascar
Madagascar: Other capital flows, net was 230.71 million BoP, current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
230.71 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 86.9%
World rank
12th
of 51 countries
All-time high
445.86 million BoP, current US$
in 1990
All-time low
-2.36 billion BoP, current US$
in 2006
Years of data
39
1970–2009
Other capital flows, net in Madagascar, 1970–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded 230.71 million BoP, current US$ for other capital flows, net in 2009.
That represents a change of up 86.9% on the previous year and up 455.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other capital flows, net in Madagascar peaked at 445.86 million BoP, current US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, -2.36 billion BoP, current US$, in 2006.
Madagascar ranks 12th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other capital flows, net in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | -10.45 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 20.55 million BoP, current US$ | -296.6% |
| 1972 | -54.21 million BoP, current US$ | -363.8% |
| 1973 | -11.23 million BoP, current US$ | -79.3% |
| 1974 | -17.33 million BoP, current US$ | +54.3% |
| 1975 | -11.83 million BoP, current US$ | -31.7% |
| 1976 | 19.46 million BoP, current US$ | -264.5% |
| 1977 | -4.11 million BoP, current US$ | -121.1% |
| 1978 | 26.02 million BoP, current US$ | -733.7% |
| 1979 | 132.80 million BoP, current US$ | +410.4% |
| 1980 | 398.70 million BoP, current US$ | +200.2% |
| 1981 | 214.00 million BoP, current US$ | -46.3% |
| 1982 | 37.26 million BoP, current US$ | -82.6% |
| 1983 | -129.10 million BoP, current US$ | -446.5% |
| 1984 | -19.46 million BoP, current US$ | -84.9% |
| 1985 | 243.24 million BoP, current US$ | -1349.9% |
| 1986 | 164.64 million BoP, current US$ | -32.3% |
| 1987 | 214.11 million BoP, current US$ | +30.0% |
| 1988 | 239.39 million BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 110.80 million BoP, current US$ | -53.7% |
| 1990 | 445.86 million BoP, current US$ | +302.4% |
| 1991 | 7.33 million BoP, current US$ | -98.4% |
| 1992 | -153.25 million BoP, current US$ | -2191.3% |
| 1993 | -160.24 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1994 | -24.01 million BoP, current US$ | -85.0% |
| 1995 | -76.24 million BoP, current US$ | +217.5% |
| 1996 | -7.22 million BoP, current US$ | -90.5% |
| 1997 | -103.41 million BoP, current US$ | +1332.0% |
| 1998 | -140.67 million BoP, current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1999 | -64.94 million BoP, current US$ | -53.8% |
| 2001 | -229.71 million BoP, current US$ | +253.7% |
| 2002 | 46.23 million BoP, current US$ | -120.1% |
| 2003 | -79.42 million BoP, current US$ | -271.8% |
| 2004 | -1.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +2081.1% |
| 2005 | -28.40 million BoP, current US$ | -98.4% |
| 2006 | -2.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +8221.7% |
| 2007 | -199.62 million BoP, current US$ | -91.6% |
| 2008 | 123.47 million BoP, current US$ | -161.8% |
| 2009 | 230.71 million BoP, current US$ | +86.9% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 230.71 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$. (19 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 230.71 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other capital flows, net in Madagascar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -8221.7% | -28.40 million BoP, current US$ | -2.36 billion BoP, current US$ |
| 1992 | -2191.3% | 7.33 million BoP, current US$ | -153.25 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2004 | -2081.1% | -79.42 million BoP, current US$ | -1.73 billion BoP, current US$ |
| 1997 | -1332.0% | -7.22 million BoP, current US$ | -103.41 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1985 | +1349.9% | -19.46 million BoP, current US$ | 243.24 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.97 million BoP, current US$ | -54.21 million BoP, current US$ | 132.80 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 147.36 million BoP, current US$ | -129.10 million BoP, current US$ | 398.70 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -27.68 million BoP, current US$ | -160.24 million BoP, current US$ | 445.86 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -470.30 million BoP, current US$ | -2.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 230.71 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 9 Eswatini 333.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Equatorial Guinea 278.73 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 11 Malawi 254.45 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Democratic Republic of Congo 210.78 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Benin 202.79 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 Lesotho 186.45 million BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other capital flows, net in Madagascar?
- Other capital flows, net in Madagascar was 230.71 million BoP, current US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other capital flows, net recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 445.86 million BoP, current US$ in 1990.
- What is the lowest other capital flows, net recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.36 billion BoP, current US$ in 2006.
- How does Madagascar rank for other capital flows, net?
- Madagascar ranks 12th out of 51 countries with data for 2009.
- Is other capital flows, net rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 455.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.