Belgium vs Netherlands: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities

Belgium
-41.36 billion
in 2024
Netherlands
-17.06 billion
in 2024
Belgium rank
193rd
Netherlands rank
192nd

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities over time

  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
-250.0B0250.0B500.0B750.0B200520142024

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports -17.06 billion against -41.36 billion in Belgium, a difference of 24.30 billion.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Netherlands ahead.

Belgium ranks 193rd and Netherlands ranks 192nd of 196 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 91.36 billion 343.59 billion 252.23 billion Netherlands
2010s 20.46 billion 158.33 billion 137.86 billion Netherlands
2020s -5.73 billion -136.32 billion 130.59 billion Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities, Belgium or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at -17.06 billion against -41.36 billion in Belgium as of 2024.
What is the difference in direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities between Belgium and Netherlands?
24.30 billion, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
Belgium ranks 193rd and Netherlands ranks 192nd of 196 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
205 places, 3,846 data points, 2005–2024
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.