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

Mozambique: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -3.55 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.55 billion
Change on year
down 41.6%
World rank
158th
of 195 countries
All-time high
-107.85 million
in 2005
All-time low
-6.18 billion
in 2013
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

-6.0B-4.0B-2.0B02005201420242005: -107.9M2006: -113.0M2007: -399.3M2008: -591.6M2009: -895.6M2010: -1.0B2011: -3.6B2012: -5.6B2013: -6.2B2014: -4.9B2015: -3.9B2016: -3.1B2017: -2.3B2018: -1.7B2019: -3.4B2020: -3.0B2021: -5.1B2022: -2.5B2023: -2.5B2024: -3.6B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Mozambique stood at -3.55 billion.

That represents a change of down 41.6% on the previous year and up 27.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Mozambique peaked at -107.85 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, -6.18 billion, in 2013.

That places Mozambique 158th 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 Mozambique, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Mozambique, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 -107.85 million
2006 -113.01 million +4.8%
2007 -399.31 million +253.4%
2008 -591.65 million +48.2%
2009 -895.59 million +51.4%
2010 -1.02 billion +14.0%
2011 -3.58 billion +250.8%
2012 -5.63 billion +57.1%
2013 -6.18 billion +9.8%
2014 -4.90 billion -20.6%
2015 -3.87 billion -21.1%
2016 -3.09 billion -20.0%
2017 -2.29 billion -25.9%
2018 -1.70 billion -25.7%
2019 -3.41 billion +100.2%
2020 -3.03 billion -11.0%
2021 -5.10 billion +68.1%
2022 -2.46 billion -51.8%
2023 -2.51 billion +2.1%
2024 -3.55 billion +41.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -421.48 million -895.59 million -107.85 million 5
2010s -3.57 billion -6.18 billion -1.02 billion 10
2020s -3.33 billion -5.10 billion -2.46 billion 5

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 155 India -2.89 billion compare
  2. 156 Congo, Democratic Republic of the -2.92 billion compare
  3. 157 Uganda -3.26 billion compare
  4. 159 South Africa -3.59 billion compare
  5. 160 Ukraine -3.71 billion compare
  6. 161 Kazakhstan -3.90 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 Mozambique?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Mozambique was -3.55 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was -107.85 million in 2005.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was -6.18 billion in 2013.
How does Mozambique rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Mozambique ranks 158th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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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