Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in France
France: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -10.33 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in France, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in France stood at -10.33 billion. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 119.9% on the previous year and down 118.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in France peaked at 70.30 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, -10.33 billion, in 2024.
France ranks 184th of 195 countries on this measure, 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 France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 33.66 billion | — |
| 2006 | 51.48 billion | +52.9% |
| 2007 | 48.45 billion | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 68.00 billion | +40.4% |
| 2009 | 70.30 billion | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 33.67 billion | -52.1% |
| 2011 | 20.28 billion | -39.8% |
| 2012 | 19.07 billion | -6.0% |
| 2013 | -1.09 billion | -105.7% |
| 2014 | 56.55 billion | -5311.7% |
| 2015 | 36.13 billion | -36.1% |
| 2016 | 37.20 billion | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 4.97 billion | -86.6% |
| 2018 | 62.42 billion | +1154.8% |
| 2019 | 31.18 billion | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 9.37 billion | -70.0% |
| 2021 | 20.20 billion | +115.7% |
| 2022 | -9.30 billion | -146.1% |
| 2023 | 51.95 billion | -658.4% |
| 2024 | -10.33 billion | -119.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's -10.33 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is -139.68 million, 73.9× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- France's -10.33 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -1.00 billion, 10.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +5311.7% | -1.09 billion | 56.55 billion |
| 2018 | +1154.8% | 4.97 billion | 62.42 billion |
| 2023 | +658.4% | -9.30 billion | 51.95 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.38 billion | 33.66 billion | 70.30 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 30.04 billion | -1.09 billion | 62.42 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.38 billion | -10.33 billion | 51.95 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More external debt data for France
- Other investment, Debt instruments 4.05 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 18.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 3.17 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 58,933 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.2 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 1.63 trillion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -6.34 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 22.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -2.94 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 46,129 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in France?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in France was -10.33 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 70.30 billion in 2009.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.33 billion in 2024.
- How does France rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- France ranks 184th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 118.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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About this data
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.