Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Argentina
Argentina: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -8.89 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Argentina, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Argentina stood at -8.89 billion.
That represents a change of up 59.1% on the previous year and down 182.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Argentina peaked at -1.47 billion in 2016 and was at its lowest, -21.73 billion, in 2023.
That places Argentina 181st out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -3.95 billion | — |
| 2006 | -3.10 billion | -21.6% |
| 2007 | -4.97 billion | +60.4% |
| 2008 | -8.33 billion | +67.7% |
| 2009 | -3.31 billion | -60.3% |
| 2010 | -10.37 billion | +213.6% |
| 2011 | -9.35 billion | -9.8% |
| 2012 | -14.27 billion | +52.6% |
| 2013 | -8.93 billion | -37.4% |
| 2014 | -3.14 billion | -64.8% |
| 2015 | -10.88 billion | +246.1% |
| 2016 | -1.47 billion | -86.5% |
| 2017 | -10.36 billion | +603.1% |
| 2018 | -9.99 billion | -3.6% |
| 2019 | -5.13 billion | -48.7% |
| 2020 | -3.71 billion | -27.7% |
| 2021 | -5.11 billion | +38.0% |
| 2022 | -13.12 billion | +156.5% |
| 2023 | -21.73 billion | +65.7% |
| 2024 | -8.89 billion | -59.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -4.73 billion | -8.33 billion | -3.10 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -8.39 billion | -14.27 billion | -1.47 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -10.51 billion | -21.73 billion | -3.71 billion | 5 |
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More external debt data for Argentina
- IFC, private nonguaranteed -248.67 million NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -5.44 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0.0004 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre -51.14 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 2.3% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD 859.15 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 13.8% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate 25.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments 280.41 billion US dollar (2025)
- Use of IMF credit 47.18 billion DOD, current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Argentina?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Argentina was -8.89 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was -1.47 billion in 2016.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.73 billion in 2023.
- How does Argentina rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Argentina ranks 181st out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 182.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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.