Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Myanmar

Myanmar: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 1.74 billion in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
1.74 billion
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
76th
of 196 countries
All-time high
4.80 billion
in 2017
All-time low
234.90 million
in 2005
Years of data
15
2005–2019

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Myanmar, 2005–2019

01.0B2.0B3.0B4.0B5.0B2005201220192005: 234.9M2006: 275.8M2007: 709.9M2008: 863.9M2009: 1.1B2010: 901.1M2011: 2.5B2012: 1.3B2013: 2.3B2014: 2.2B2015: 4.1B2016: 3.3B2017: 4.8B2018: 1.8B2019: 1.7B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Myanmar is 1.74 billion, measured in 2019.

The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 60.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Myanmar peaked at 4.80 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 234.90 million, in 2005.

That places Myanmar 76th out of 196 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Myanmar, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in Myanmar, 2005 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2005 234.90 million
2006 275.81 million +17.4%
2007 709.92 million +157.4%
2008 863.88 million +21.7%
2009 1.08 billion +24.9%
2010 901.13 million -16.5%
2011 2.52 billion +179.6%
2012 1.33 billion -47.1%
2013 2.25 billion +69.0%
2014 2.18 billion -3.5%
2015 4.08 billion +87.8%
2016 3.28 billion -19.7%
2017 4.80 billion +46.6%
2018 1.77 billion -63.2%
2019 1.74 billion -1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 632.70 million 234.90 million 1.08 billion 5
2010s 2.49 billion 901.13 million 4.80 billion 10

Countries ranked near Myanmar

  1. 73 Ghana 1.77 billion compare
  2. 74 New Zealand 1.76 billion compare
  3. 75 Belarus 1.74 billion compare
  4. 77 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.72 billion compare
  5. 78 Albania 1.71 billion compare
  6. 79 Morocco 1.64 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Myanmar?
Direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Myanmar was 1.74 billion in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 4.80 billion in 2017.
What is the lowest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 234.90 million in 2005.
How does Myanmar rank for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
Myanmar ranks 76th out of 196 countries with data for 2019.
Is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is up 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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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