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

Marshall Islands: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -499,428 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
-499,428
Change on year
up 83.6%
World rank
43rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
9.36 million
in 2010
All-time low
-32.55 million
in 2013
Years of data
17
2005–2021

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Marshall Islands, 2005–2021

-30.0M-20.0M-10.0M010.0M2005201320212005: -3.3M2006: 1.1M2007: -7.0M2008: -5.7M2009: -14.6M2010: 9.4M2011: 4.4M2012: -21.4M2013: -32.5M2014: -9.0M2015: 5.4M2016: 3.1M2017: -5.8M2018: -9.8M2019: -5.2M2020: -3.0M2021: -499.4k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Marshall Islands is -499,428, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 83.6% on the previous year and down 111.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Marshall Islands peaked at 9.36 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, -32.55 million, in 2013.

Marshall Islands ranks 43rd of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Marshall Islands, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Marshall Islands, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 -3.28 million
2006 1.06 million -132.4%
2007 -6.99 million -757.2%
2008 -5.69 million -18.5%
2009 -14.65 million +157.2%
2010 9.36 million -163.9%
2011 4.38 million -53.2%
2012 -21.37 million -587.9%
2013 -32.55 million +52.3%
2014 -9.05 million -72.2%
2015 5.39 million -159.6%
2016 3.06 million -43.3%
2017 -5.84 million -291.0%
2018 -9.75 million +67.1%
2019 -5.16 million -47.0%
2020 -3.05 million -41.0%
2021 -499,428 -83.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -5.91 million -14.65 million 1.06 million 5
2010s -6.15 million -32.55 million 9.36 million 10
2020s -1.77 million -3.05 million -499,428 2

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  5. 45 Namibia -1.93 million compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Marshall Islands?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Marshall Islands was -499,428 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Marshall Islands?
The highest recorded value was 9.36 million in 2010.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Marshall Islands?
The lowest recorded value was -32.55 million in 2013.
How does Marshall Islands rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Marshall Islands ranks 43rd out of 195 countries with data for 2021.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Marshall Islands?
Over the last ten years it is down 111.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Marshall Islands 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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