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

Latest (2024)
-3.90 billion
Change on year
down 48.4%
World rank
161st
of 195 countries
All-time high
-1.90 billion
in 2021
All-time low
-13.75 billion
in 2016
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Kazakhstan, 2005–2024

-12.5B-10.0B-7.5B-5.0B-2.5B2005201420242005: -2.1B2006: -6.7B2007: -8.0B2008: -13.1B2009: -10.1B2010: -3.7B2011: -8.6B2012: -11.9B2013: -8.0B2014: -4.7B2015: -3.3B2016: -13.7B2017: -3.8B2018: -5.0B2019: -5.9B2020: -5.9B2021: -1.9B2022: -7.9B2023: -2.6B2024: -3.9B

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

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Kazakhstan, 2005 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

  1. 158 Mozambique -3.55 billion compare
  2. 159 South Africa -3.59 billion compare
  3. 160 Ukraine -3.71 billion compare
  4. 162 Lithuania -3.91 billion compare
  5. 163 Ethiopia -4.02 billion compare
  6. 164 Cambodia -4.22 billion compare

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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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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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