Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -2.55 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malaysia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malaysia stood at -2.55 billion.
The figure is down 5,551.6% on the previous year and down 147.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malaysia peaked at 8.00 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, -7.46 billion, in 2021.
That places Malaysia 150th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -993.68 million | — |
| 2006 | -53.14 million | -94.7% |
| 2007 | 2.74 billion | -5264.1% |
| 2008 | 7.83 billion | +185.2% |
| 2009 | 6.63 billion | -15.3% |
| 2010 | 4.46 billion | -32.6% |
| 2011 | 2.99 billion | -33.0% |
| 2012 | 8.00 billion | +167.7% |
| 2013 | 2.11 billion | -73.6% |
| 2014 | 5.44 billion | +157.6% |
| 2015 | 684.81 million | -87.4% |
| 2016 | -3.37 billion | -592.5% |
| 2017 | -3.76 billion | +11.5% |
| 2018 | -2.54 billion | -32.5% |
| 2019 | -1.63 billion | -35.9% |
| 2020 | -762.78 million | -53.1% |
| 2021 | -7.46 billion | +878.0% |
| 2022 | -3.22 billion | -56.9% |
| 2023 | 46.86 million | -101.5% |
| 2024 | -2.55 billion | -5551.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.23 billion | -993.68 million | 7.83 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.24 billion | -3.76 billion | 8.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.79 billion | -7.46 billion | 46.86 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malaysia?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malaysia was -2.55 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.00 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.46 billion in 2021.
- How does Malaysia rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Malaysia ranks 150th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 147.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.