Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -3.90 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Kazakhstan, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Kazakhstan stood at -3.90 billion.
That represents a change of down 48.4% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Kazakhstan peaked at -1.90 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -13.75 billion, in 2016.
That places Kazakhstan 161st out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -2.12 billion | — |
| 2006 | -6.69 billion | +215.7% |
| 2007 | -8.03 billion | +20.0% |
| 2008 | -13.11 billion | +63.3% |
| 2009 | -10.08 billion | -23.1% |
| 2010 | -3.67 billion | -63.7% |
| 2011 | -8.58 billion | +134.2% |
| 2012 | -11.86 billion | +38.1% |
| 2013 | -8.03 billion | -32.2% |
| 2014 | -4.67 billion | -41.8% |
| 2015 | -3.26 billion | -30.2% |
| 2016 | -13.75 billion | +321.6% |
| 2017 | -3.80 billion | -72.4% |
| 2018 | -4.99 billion | +31.4% |
| 2019 | -5.90 billion | +18.3% |
| 2020 | -5.88 billion | -0.5% |
| 2021 | -1.90 billion | -67.6% |
| 2022 | -7.93 billion | +317.3% |
| 2023 | -2.63 billion | -66.9% |
| 2024 | -3.90 billion | +48.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -8.01 billion | -13.11 billion | -2.12 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -6.85 billion | -13.75 billion | -3.26 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.45 billion | -7.93 billion | -1.90 billion | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Kazakhstan?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Kazakhstan was -3.90 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was -1.90 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.75 billion in 2016.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Kazakhstan ranks 161st out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.