Singapore vs United States: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US)
Singapore
151.94 billion
in 2024
United States
297.06 billion
in 2024
Singapore rank
3rd
United States rank
1st
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US) over time
- Singapore
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 297.06 billion against 151.94 billion in Singapore, a difference of 145.12 billion.
That makes United States's figure about 2.0 times Singapore's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Singapore ranks 3rd and United States ranks 1st of 196 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.56 billion | 257.92 billion | 229.36 billion | United States |
| 2010s | 71.97 billion | 321.52 billion | 249.55 billion | United States |
| 2020s | 131.86 billion | 338.18 billion | 206.32 billion | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities, Singapore or United States?
- United States, at 297.06 billion against 151.94 billion in Singapore as of 2024.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities between Singapore and United States?
- 145.12 billion, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and United States?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Singapore and United States rank globally for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Singapore ranks 3rd and United States ranks 1st 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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About this data
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.