Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US) in Nauru

Nauru: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US) was -5.85 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-5.85 million
Change on year
down 504.2%
World rank
176th
of 196 countries
All-time high
7.71 million
in 2018
All-time low
-9.02 million
in 2022
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Nauru, 2008–2024

-10.0M-5.0M05.0M10.0M2008201620242008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 7.7M2019: 2.2M2020: -3.3M2021: 6.7M2022: -9.0M2023: 1.4M2024: -5.8M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Nauru is -5.85 million, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 504.2% on the previous year and down 367.1% over five years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Nauru peaked at 7.71 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, -9.02 million, in 2022.

Nauru ranks 176th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US) in Nauru, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in Nauru, 2008 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2008 0 —
2009 0 —
2010 0 —
2011 0 —
2012 0 —
2013 0 —
2014 0 —
2015 0 —
2016 0 —
2017 0 —
2018 7.71 million —
2019 2.19 million -71.6%
2020 -3.33 million -252.2%
2021 6.73 million -302.0%
2022 -9.02 million -234.0%
2023 1.45 million -116.0%
2024 -5.85 million -504.2%

Nauru compared with similar countries

  • Nauru's -5.85 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.36 billion. (70 countries reporting)
  • Nauru's -5.85 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 988.46 million. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 2
2010s 989,964 0 7.71 million 10
2020s -2.00 million -9.02 million 6.73 million 5

Countries ranked near Nauru

  1. 173 South Sudan 0 compare
  2. 173 Tuvalu 0 compare
  3. 173 Yemen 0 compare
  4. 177 Tonga -12.08 million compare
  5. 178 Lesotho -12.57 million compare
  6. 179 Sao Tome and Principe -16.68 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Nauru?
Direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Nauru was -5.85 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Nauru?
The highest recorded value was 7.71 million in 2018.
What is the lowest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Nauru?
The lowest recorded value was -9.02 million in 2022.
How does Nauru rank for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
Nauru ranks 176th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Nauru 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
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Coverage
205 places, 3,846 data points, 2005–2024
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