Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 24.26 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
24.26 million
Change on year
up 731.8%
World rank
34th
of 195 countries
All-time high
24.26 million
in 2020
All-time low
-192.02 million
in 2010
Years of data
13
2008–2020

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Afghanistan, 2008–2020

-200.0M-150.0M-100.0M-50.0M02008201420202008: -48.0M2009: -55.9M2010: -192.0M2011: -51.0M2012: -65.7M2013: -47.8M2014: -43.0M2015: -167.0M2016: -79.6M2017: -40.3M2018: -80.6M2019: 2.9M2020: 24.3M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Afghanistan is 24.26 million, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.

The figure is up 731.8% on the previous year and up 112.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Afghanistan peaked at 24.26 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, -192.02 million, in 2010.

That places Afghanistan 34th out of 195 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

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 Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Afghanistan, 2008 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2008 -47.95 million
2009 -55.86 million +16.5%
2010 -192.02 million +243.8%
2011 -51.04 million -73.4%
2012 -65.68 million +28.7%
2013 -47.77 million -27.3%
2014 -42.99 million -10.0%
2015 -166.98 million +288.4%
2016 -79.59 million -52.3%
2017 -40.27 million -49.4%
2018 -80.63 million +100.2%
2019 2.92 million -103.6%
2020 24.26 million +731.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -51.91 million -55.86 million -47.95 million 2
2010s -76.41 million -192.02 million 2.92 million 10
2020s 24.26 million 24.26 million 24.26 million 1

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 31 Aruba 192.34 million compare
  2. 32 Austria 135.38 million compare
  3. 33 Suriname 26.50 million compare
  4. 35 Sao Tome and Principe 20.51 million compare
  5. 36 Solomon Islands 19.91 million compare
  6. 37 Tonga 13.33 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Afghanistan?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Afghanistan was 24.26 million in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 24.26 million in 2020.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was -192.02 million in 2010.
How does Afghanistan rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Afghanistan ranks 34th out of 195 countries with data for 2020.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 112.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan 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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Indicator
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
204 places, 3,835 data points, 2005–2024
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