Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Venezuela

Venezuela: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 1.59 billion in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
1.59 billion
Change on year
down 46.3%
World rank
82nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
5.86 billion
in 2011
All-time low
-1.14 billion
in 2009
Years of data
12
2005–2016

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Venezuela, 2005–2016

-2.0B02.0B4.0B6.0B2005201020162005: 2.5B2006: 198.0M2007: 4.4B2008: 2.1B2009: -1.1B2010: 1.6B2011: 5.9B2012: 5.0B2013: 2.1B2014: 1.1B2015: 3.0B2016: 1.6B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2016, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Venezuela stood at 1.59 billion.

The figure is down 46.3% on the previous year and up 701.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Venezuela peaked at 5.86 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, -1.14 billion, in 2009.

Venezuela ranks 82nd of 196 countries on this measure, 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 Venezuela, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in Venezuela, 2005 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2005 2.45 billion
2006 198.00 million -91.9%
2007 4.36 billion +2101.0%
2008 2.08 billion -52.2%
2009 -1.14 billion -154.6%
2010 1.58 billion -239.2%
2011 5.86 billion +269.9%
2012 4.99 billion -14.8%
2013 2.15 billion -57.0%
2014 1.14 billion -47.1%
2015 2.96 billion +160.4%
2016 1.59 billion -46.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.59 billion -1.14 billion 4.36 billion 5
2010s 2.89 billion 1.14 billion 5.86 billion 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Venezuela?
Direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Venezuela was 1.59 billion in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Venezuela?
The highest recorded value was 5.86 billion in 2011.
What is the lowest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Venezuela?
The lowest recorded value was -1.14 billion in 2009.
How does Venezuela rank for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
Venezuela ranks 82nd out of 196 countries with data for 2016.
Is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Venezuela?
Over the last ten years it is up 701.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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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Indicator
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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