Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -5.52 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cayman Islands, 2016–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cayman Islands stood at -5.52 billion.
That represents a change of down 332.3% on the previous year and down 102.7% over ten years.
That places Cayman Islands 174th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cayman Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -2.73 billion | — |
| 2017 | -2.53 billion | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 1.25 billion | -149.5% |
| 2019 | -1.75 billion | -239.6% |
| 2020 | -8.86 billion | +406.7% |
| 2021 | -1.51 billion | -82.9% |
| 2022 | 2.38 billion | -257.1% |
| 2023 | -5.52 billion | -332.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -1.44 billion | -2.73 billion | 1.25 billion | 4 |
| 2020s | -3.38 billion | -8.86 billion | 2.38 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cayman Islands
More external debt data for Cayman Islands
- Other investment, Debt instruments 118.64 billion US dollar (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 3.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 90.61 billion US dollar (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.59 million US dollar per person (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 15.28 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 3.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 1.22 million US dollar per person (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 11.67 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors 28.03 billion US dollar (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Debt securities 74.38 billion US dollar (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cayman Islands?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cayman Islands was -5.52 billion in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.86 billion in 2020.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Cayman Islands ranks 174th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 102.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cayman Islands 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.