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
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Malta, 2005–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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- Net financial flows, IBRD 0 NFL, current US$ (2016)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate 100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Other investment, Debt instruments 85.92 billion US dollar (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 3.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 7.47 billion US dollar (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 151,049 US dollar per person (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 3.43 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 7.50 billion (2023)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -2.61 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations -6.79 % change on previous year (2024)
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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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.