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

French Polynesia: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -37.32 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
-37.32 million
Change on year
down 1,042.1%
World rank
62nd
of 195 countries
All-time high
16.08 million
in 2008
All-time low
-106.14 million
in 2012
Years of data
12
2005–2016

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in French Polynesia, 2005–2016

-100.0M-75.0M-50.0M-25.0M025.0M2005201020162005: 7.9M2006: -20.4M2007: -44.6M2008: 16.1M2009: -14.0M2010: -26.5M2011: -105.7M2012: -106.1M2013: -34.1M2014: -31.3M2015: -3.3M2016: -37.3M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in French Polynesia is -37.32 million, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of down 1,042.1% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in French Polynesia peaked at 16.08 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, -106.14 million, in 2012.

That places French Polynesia 62nd out of 195 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 French Polynesia, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in French Polynesia, 2005 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2005 7.94 million
2006 -20.44 million -357.5%
2007 -44.56 million +118.0%
2008 16.08 million -136.1%
2009 -14.05 million -187.4%
2010 -26.50 million +88.6%
2011 -105.68 million +298.8%
2012 -106.14 million +0.4%
2013 -34.14 million -67.8%
2014 -31.32 million -8.3%
2015 -3.27 million -89.6%
2016 -37.32 million +1042.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -11.00 million -44.56 million 16.08 million 5
2010s -49.20 million -106.14 million -3.27 million 7

Countries ranked near French Polynesia

  1. 59 Anguilla -27.39 million compare
  2. 60 Brunei Darussalam -29.06 million compare
  3. 61 Dominica -36.38 million compare
  4. 63 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) -45.13 million compare
  5. 64 Kenya -45.78 million compare
  6. 65 Togo -53.06 million compare

See the full ranking of 204 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in French Polynesia?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in French Polynesia was -37.32 million in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in French Polynesia?
The highest recorded value was 16.08 million in 2008.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in French Polynesia?
The lowest recorded value was -106.14 million in 2012.
How does French Polynesia rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
French Polynesia ranks 62nd out of 195 countries with data for 2016.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in French Polynesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Polynesia 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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