OFAC designations in 2020
OFAC published 662 entries to the Specially Designated Nationals list in 2020. That is 8.7% fewer than 2019, when OFAC published 725.
Which programs 2020 designations were made under
| Program | Entries | Share of 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| SDGT | 90 | 13.6% |
| IFSR | 74 | 11.2% |
| IRAN-EO13876 | 70 | 10.6% |
| IRAN-HR | 61 | 9.2% |
| PAARSSR-EO13894 | 61 | 9.2% |
| VENEZUELA-EO13884 | 56 | 8.5% |
| IRAN-EO13846 | 56 | 8.5% |
| GLOMAG | 46 | 6.9% |
| CYBER2 | 31 | 4.7% |
| IRAN-EO13871 | 28 | 4.2% |
| VENEZUELA | 23 | 3.5% |
| NPWMD | 22 | 3.3% |
| ELECTION-EO13848 | 20 | 3.0% |
| SDNTK | 19 | 2.9% |
| NICARAGUA | 16 | 2.4% |
Shares sum to more than 100% because a single entry can be designated under several programs at once.
2020 designations by month
| Month published | Entries |
|---|---|
| 2020-01 | 71 |
| 2020-02 | 62 |
| 2020-03 | 49 |
| 2020-04 | 4 |
| 2020-05 | 19 |
| 2020-06 | 41 |
| 2020-07 | 31 |
| 2020-08 | 21 |
| 2020-09 | 124 |
| 2020-10 | 64 |
| 2020-11 | 86 |
| 2020-12 | 90 |
OFAC publishes in batches rather than continuously, so the month-to-month shape is the designation calendar, not a trend. A screening system that refreshes weekly can be a full batch behind the list.
Entity types designated in 2020
| Type | Entries |
|---|---|
| Individuals | 319 |
| Entities | 279 |
| Aircraft | 55 |
| Vessels | 9 |
Countries recorded on 2020 designations
| Country | Entries |
|---|---|
| Iran | 229 |
| Syria | 65 |
| China | 57 |
| Russia | 35 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28 |
| Iraq | 25 |
| Lebanon | 25 |
| Venezuela | 24 |
| Hong Kong | 20 |
| Nicaragua | 16 |
Digital-currency addresses added in 2020
Entries published in 2020 carry 55 digital-currency addresses. See the per-chain breakdown for the addresses themselves.
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