Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Middle East and Central Asia
Middle East and Central Asia: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -24.65 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Middle East and Central Asia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Middle East and Central Asia is -24.65 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.4% on the previous year and down 1,223.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Middle East and Central Asia peaked at -1.86 billion in 2014 and was at its lowest, -44.25 billion, in 2008.
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 Middle East and Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -25.25 billion | — |
| 2006 | -41.79 billion | +65.5% |
| 2007 | -41.58 billion | -0.5% |
| 2008 | -44.25 billion | +6.4% |
| 2009 | -41.93 billion | -5.3% |
| 2010 | -25.90 billion | -38.2% |
| 2011 | -14.72 billion | -43.2% |
| 2012 | -32.69 billion | +122.0% |
| 2013 | -9.64 billion | -70.5% |
| 2014 | -1.86 billion | -80.7% |
| 2015 | -7.07 billion | +279.9% |
| 2016 | -39.11 billion | +452.9% |
| 2017 | -9.90 billion | -74.7% |
| 2018 | -16.44 billion | +66.0% |
| 2019 | -6.80 billion | -58.6% |
| 2020 | -10.98 billion | +61.4% |
| 2021 | -31.77 billion | +189.5% |
| 2022 | -9.30 billion | -70.7% |
| 2023 | -42.83 billion | +360.5% |
| 2024 | -24.65 billion | -42.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -38.96 billion | -44.25 billion | -25.25 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -16.41 billion | -39.11 billion | -1.86 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -23.90 billion | -42.83 billion | -9.30 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle East and Central Asia
More external debt data for Middle East and Central Asia
- Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 143.15 billion (2024)
- Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 13.87 billion (2024)
- Financial account balance (assets less liabilities), Net (net) 128.17 billion (2024)
- Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 82.44 billion (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) 74.20 billion (2024)
- Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 113.52 billion (2024)
- International investment position, Liabilities, Adjusted using IMF 4.20 trillion (2024)
- International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) 2.83 trillion (2024)
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock -155.86 million (2024)
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock 7.50 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Middle East and Central Asia?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Middle East and Central Asia was -24.65 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Middle East and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was -1.86 billion in 2014.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Middle East and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -44.25 billion in 2008.
- How does Middle East and Central Asia rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Middle East and Central Asia ranks 5th out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Middle East and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,223.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East and Central Asia 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.