African countries borrowed around *** billion U.S. dollars from China in the period between 2000 and 2020. The value refers to loan commitments signed between Chinese financiers and governments as well as state-owned enterprises. During this period, Chinese credit granted to Africa peaked at **** billion U.S. dollars in 2016. In that year, the number of loans was also at its highest.
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SAIS China Africa Research Initiative. (November 16, 2022). Value of Chinese loans to Africa from 2000 to 2020 (in million U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1222480/value-of-chinese-loans-to-africa/
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