Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Emerging and Developing Asia
Emerging and Developing Asia: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 86.39 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Emerging and Developing Asia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Emerging and Developing Asia is 86.39 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.7% on the previous year and up 144.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Emerging and Developing Asia peaked at 110.41 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, -279.48 billion, in 2011.
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 Emerging and Developing Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -114.00 billion | — |
| 2006 | -123.87 billion | +8.7% |
| 2007 | -162.92 billion | +31.5% |
| 2008 | -156.91 billion | -3.7% |
| 2009 | -116.67 billion | -25.6% |
| 2010 | -224.36 billion | +92.3% |
| 2011 | -279.48 billion | +24.6% |
| 2012 | -216.81 billion | -22.4% |
| 2013 | -279.01 billion | +28.7% |
| 2014 | -195.00 billion | -30.1% |
| 2015 | -141.79 billion | -27.3% |
| 2016 | -31.57 billion | -77.7% |
| 2017 | -109.00 billion | +245.2% |
| 2018 | -169.84 billion | +55.8% |
| 2019 | -138.85 billion | -18.2% |
| 2020 | -174.38 billion | +25.6% |
| 2021 | -248.82 billion | +42.7% |
| 2022 | -72.89 billion | -70.7% |
| 2023 | 110.41 billion | -251.5% |
| 2024 | 86.39 billion | -21.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -134.87 billion | -162.92 billion | -114.00 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -178.57 billion | -279.48 billion | -31.57 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -59.86 billion | -248.82 billion | 110.41 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Emerging and Developing Asia
- 1 Japan 191.05 billion compare
- 2 China 153.69 billion compare
- 3 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 64.80 billion compare
- 4 Ireland 62.33 billion compare
- 5 Switzerland 59.67 billion compare
- 6 Belgium 46.07 billion compare
- 7 Republic of Korea 33.36 billion compare
More external debt data for Emerging and Developing Asia
- Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 143.73 billion (2024)
- Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 119.12 billion (2024)
- Financial account balance (assets less liabilities), Net (net) 401.21 billion (2024)
- Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 122.06 billion (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) 197.96 billion (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 63.31 billion (2024)
- International investment position, Liabilities, Adjusted using IMF 11.54 trillion (2024)
- International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) 2.25 trillion (2024)
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock 20.88 billion (2024)
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock 10.64 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Emerging and Developing Asia?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Emerging and Developing Asia was 86.39 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Emerging and Developing Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 110.41 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Emerging and Developing Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -279.48 billion in 2011.
- How does Emerging and Developing Asia rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Emerging and Developing Asia ranks 4th out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Emerging and Developing Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Emerging and Developing Asia 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.