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

Malta: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -6.13 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-6.13 billion
Change on year
down 469.4%
World rank
176th
of 195 countries
All-time high
8.97 billion
in 2020
All-time low
-20.95 billion
in 2007
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

-20.0B-10.0B010.0B2005201420242005: -10.8B2006: -10.2B2007: -21.0B2008: 1.3B2009: -7.5B2010: -5.9B2011: -12.2B2012: -11.6B2013: -9.3B2014: -8.9B2015: -10.2B2016: -9.4B2017: -10.3B2018: 152.1M2019: -1.2B2020: 9.0B2021: -16.7B2022: -1.5B2023: -1.1B2024: -6.1B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malta stood at -6.13 billion.

That represents a change of down 469.4% on the previous year and up 30.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malta peaked at 8.97 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, -20.95 billion, in 2007.

Malta ranks 176th 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 Malta, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Malta, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 -10.83 billion
2006 -10.18 billion -6.1%
2007 -20.95 billion +105.9%
2008 1.32 billion -106.3%
2009 -7.55 billion -669.6%
2010 -5.92 billion -21.6%
2011 -12.18 billion +106.0%
2012 -11.58 billion -5.0%
2013 -9.28 billion -19.8%
2014 -8.87 billion -4.4%
2015 -10.23 billion +15.4%
2016 -9.41 billion -8.0%
2017 -10.34 billion +9.9%
2018 152.12 million -101.5%
2019 -1.20 billion -890.5%
2020 8.97 billion -845.8%
2021 -16.74 billion -286.6%
2022 -1.49 billion -91.1%
2023 -1.08 billion -27.8%
2024 -6.13 billion +469.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -9.64 billion -20.95 billion 1.32 billion 5
2010s -7.89 billion -12.18 billion 152.12 million 10
2020s -3.29 billion -16.74 billion 8.97 billion 5

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 173 Cyprus -5.49 billion compare
  2. 174 Cayman Islands -5.52 billion compare
  3. 175 Peru -5.63 billion compare
  4. 177 Philippines -6.57 billion compare
  5. 178 Portugal -6.64 billion compare
  6. 179 Thailand -6.95 billion 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 Malta?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malta was -6.13 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 8.97 billion in 2020.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was -20.95 billion in 2007.
How does Malta rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Malta ranks 176th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta 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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