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

Congo: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 330.18 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
330.18 million
Change on year
down 67.0%
World rank
30th
of 195 countries
All-time high
1.85 billion
in 2019
All-time low
-3.73 billion
in 2015
Years of data
15
2005–2021

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Congo, 2005–2021

-4.0B-2.0B02.0B2005201320212005: -513.8M2006: -1.5B2007: -1.5B2008: -2.0B2009: -1.3B2010: -929.3M2011: -198.7M2012: 289.7M2013: -596.1M2014: -1.6B2015: -3.7B2016: 1.1B2019: 1.9B2020: 1.0B2021: 330.2M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Congo is 330.18 million, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 67.0% on the previous year and up 266.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Congo peaked at 1.85 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, -3.73 billion, in 2015.

That places Congo 30th out of 195 countries with data for 2021, 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 Congo, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Congo, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 -513.79 million
2006 -1.49 billion +189.8%
2007 -1.47 billion -1.3%
2008 -2.04 billion +38.8%
2009 -1.28 billion -37.3%
2010 -929.34 million -27.3%
2011 -198.72 million -78.6%
2012 289.68 million -245.8%
2013 -596.09 million -305.8%
2014 -1.64 billion +175.2%
2015 -3.73 billion +127.4%
2016 1.15 billion -130.8%
2019 1.85 billion +61.3%
2020 1.00 billion -45.8%
2021 330.18 million -67.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.36 billion -2.04 billion -513.79 million 5
2010s -475.96 million -3.73 billion 1.85 billion 8
2020s 666.08 million 330.18 million 1.00 billion 2

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 27 Papua New Guinea 967.88 million compare
  2. 28 Mauritius 962.72 million compare
  3. 29 Azerbaijan 511.16 million compare
  4. 31 Aruba 192.34 million compare
  5. 32 Austria 135.38 million compare
  6. 33 Suriname 26.50 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Congo?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Congo was 330.18 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 1.85 billion in 2019.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -3.73 billion in 2015.
How does Congo rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Congo ranks 30th out of 195 countries with data for 2021.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 266.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo 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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