Direct investment, Debt instruments in Australia
Australia: Direct investment, Debt instruments was 60.66 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
60.66 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
32nd
of 149 countries
All-time high
72.34 billion US dollar
in 2012
All-time low
2.82 billion US dollar
in 1993
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Direct investment, Debt instruments in Australia, 1989–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Australia recorded 60.66 billion US dollar for direct investment, debt instruments in 2025.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, debt instruments in Australia peaked at 72.34 billion US dollar in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.82 billion US dollar, in 1993.
Australia ranks 32nd of 149 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Debt instruments in Australia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5.15 billion US dollar | — |
| 1990 | 3.81 billion US dollar | -25.9% |
| 1991 | 3.71 billion US dollar | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 2.91 billion US dollar | -21.7% |
| 1993 | 2.82 billion US dollar | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 5.02 billion US dollar | +77.8% |
| 1995 | 5.80 billion US dollar | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 6.94 billion US dollar | +19.6% |
| 1997 | 6.03 billion US dollar | -13.1% |
| 1998 | 8.10 billion US dollar | +34.5% |
| 1999 | 8.00 billion US dollar | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 8.45 billion US dollar | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 11.26 billion US dollar | +33.2% |
| 2002 | 13.95 billion US dollar | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 20.86 billion US dollar | +49.5% |
| 2004 | 24.07 billion US dollar | +15.4% |
| 2005 | 24.19 billion US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 35.79 billion US dollar | +47.9% |
| 2007 | 44.74 billion US dollar | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 41.02 billion US dollar | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 54.36 billion US dollar | +32.5% |
| 2010 | 61.54 billion US dollar | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 67.72 billion US dollar | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 72.34 billion US dollar | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 60.16 billion US dollar | -16.8% |
| 2014 | 59.21 billion US dollar | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 53.61 billion US dollar | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 49.89 billion US dollar | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 53.59 billion US dollar | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 49.55 billion US dollar | -7.5% |
| 2019 | 50.26 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 53.17 billion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 49.26 billion US dollar | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 50.74 billion US dollar | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 55.41 billion US dollar | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 57.60 billion US dollar | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 60.66 billion US dollar | +5.3% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 60.66 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 42.99 billion US dollar, 1.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Australia's 60.66 billion US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.99 billion US dollar, 12.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.15 billion US dollar | 5.15 billion US dollar | 5.15 billion US dollar | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.31 billion US dollar | 2.82 billion US dollar | 8.10 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.87 billion US dollar | 8.45 billion US dollar | 54.36 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.79 billion US dollar | 49.55 billion US dollar | 72.34 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.47 billion US dollar | 49.26 billion US dollar | 60.66 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More external debt data for Australia
- Other investment, Debt instruments 365.34 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 249.86 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 13,230 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.2031 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 465.61 billion (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -1.55 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 17.57 % change on previous year (2010)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -0.6414 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 9,048 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, debt instruments in Australia?
- Direct investment, debt instruments in Australia was 60.66 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, debt instruments recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.34 billion US dollar in 2012.
- What is the lowest direct investment, debt instruments recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.82 billion US dollar in 1993.
- How does Australia rank for direct investment, debt instruments?
- Australia ranks 32nd out of 149 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, debt instruments rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.