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

Myanmar: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -1.74 billion in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-1.74 billion
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
141st
of 195 countries
All-time high
-234.90 million
in 2005
All-time low
-4.80 billion
in 2017
Years of data
15
2005–2019

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Myanmar, 2005–2019

-5.0B-4.0B-3.0B-2.0B-1.0B02005201220192005: -234.9M2006: -275.8M2007: -709.9M2008: -863.9M2009: -1.1B2010: -901.1M2011: -2.5B2012: -1.3B2013: -2.3B2014: -2.2B2015: -4.1B2016: -3.3B2017: -4.8B2018: -1.8B2019: -1.7B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Myanmar recorded -1.74 billion for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in 2019.

That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 60.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Myanmar peaked at -234.90 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, -4.80 billion, in 2017.

That places Myanmar 141st out of 195 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Myanmar, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Myanmar, 2005 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2005 -234.90 million
2006 -275.81 million +17.4%
2007 -709.92 million +157.4%
2008 -863.88 million +21.7%
2009 -1.08 billion +24.9%
2010 -901.13 million -16.5%
2011 -2.52 billion +179.6%
2012 -1.33 billion -47.1%
2013 -2.25 billion +69.0%
2014 -2.18 billion -3.5%
2015 -4.08 billion +87.8%
2016 -3.28 billion -19.7%
2017 -4.80 billion +46.6%
2018 -1.77 billion -63.2%
2019 -1.74 billion -1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -632.70 million -1.08 billion -234.90 million 5
2010s -2.49 billion -4.80 billion -901.13 million 10

Countries ranked near Myanmar

  1. 138 Belarus -1.57 billion compare
  2. 139 Jordan -1.58 billion compare
  3. 140 Tanzania, United Republic of -1.72 billion compare
  4. 142 Ghana -1.76 billion compare
  5. 143 Czechia -1.87 billion compare
  6. 144 Croatia -1.88 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 Myanmar?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Myanmar was -1.74 billion in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was -234.90 million in 2005.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was -4.80 billion in 2017.
How does Myanmar rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Myanmar ranks 141st out of 195 countries with data for 2019.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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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