Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Advanced economies
Advanced economies: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 403.60 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Advanced economies, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Advanced economies is 403.60 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 43.1% on the previous year and up 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Advanced economies peaked at 693.47 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -213.00 billion, in 2016.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Advanced economies, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 106.85 billion | — |
| 2006 | 292.23 billion | +173.5% |
| 2007 | 503.38 billion | +72.3% |
| 2008 | 648.50 billion | +28.8% |
| 2009 | 378.07 billion | -41.7% |
| 2010 | 358.95 billion | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 343.70 billion | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 177.49 billion | -48.4% |
| 2013 | 176.62 billion | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 262.42 billion | +48.6% |
| 2015 | -68.12 billion | -126.0% |
| 2016 | -213.00 billion | +212.7% |
| 2017 | 223.21 billion | -204.8% |
| 2018 | -115.84 billion | -151.9% |
| 2019 | -1.79 billion | -98.5% |
| 2020 | 21.40 billion | -1297.9% |
| 2021 | 693.47 billion | +3141.1% |
| 2022 | 487.15 billion | -29.8% |
| 2023 | 282.02 billion | -42.1% |
| 2024 | 403.60 billion | +43.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 385.81 billion | 106.85 billion | 648.50 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 114.36 billion | -213.00 billion | 358.95 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 377.53 billion | 21.40 billion | 693.47 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Advanced economies
More external debt data for Advanced economies
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -4.77 (2030)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -2.04 (2030)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP 118.5 (2030)
- Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 1.05 trillion (2024)
- Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 74.49 billion (2024)
- Financial account balance (assets less liabilities), Net (net) 161.02 billion (2024)
- Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 1.41 trillion (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) -463.55 billion (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 3.39 trillion (2024)
- International investment position, Liabilities, Adjusted using IMF 191.75 trillion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Advanced economies?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Advanced economies was 403.60 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Advanced economies?
- The highest recorded value was 693.47 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Advanced economies?
- The lowest recorded value was -213.00 billion in 2016.
- How does Advanced economies rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Advanced economies ranks 1st out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Advanced economies?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Advanced economies data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.