Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Nauru
Nauru: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 4.51 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Nauru, 2008–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Nauru stood at 4.51 million.
That represents a change of up 45.1% on the previous year and up 106.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Nauru peaked at 11.50 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, -65.04 million, in 2014.
That places Nauru 39th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Nauru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.91 million | — |
| 2009 | 3.29 million | +13.2% |
| 2010 | 3.89 million | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 8.95 million | +130.1% |
| 2012 | 8.21 million | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 5.51 million | -33.0% |
| 2014 | -65.04 million | -1281.3% |
| 2015 | 4.44 million | -106.8% |
| 2016 | 4.93 million | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 1.80 million | -63.5% |
| 2018 | -6.55 million | -464.7% |
| 2019 | -3.94 million | -39.9% |
| 2020 | 4.75 million | -220.4% |
| 2021 | 4.73 million | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 11.50 million | +142.9% |
| 2023 | 3.11 million | -73.0% |
| 2024 | 4.51 million | +45.1% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 4.51 million is above the median for high income countries, which is -139.68 million. (70 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 4.51 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -86.91 million. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Nauru changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -1281.3% | 5.51 million | -65.04 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.10 million | 2.91 million | 3.29 million | 2 |
| 2010s | -3.78 million | -65.04 million | 8.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.72 million | 3.11 million | 11.50 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
More external debt data for Nauru
- Other investment, Debt instruments 104.76 million US dollar (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) -34.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 8,769 US dollar per person (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.6242 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of 15.32 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors 55.38 million US dollar (2024)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP 6.68 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) -44.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) 0.33 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) 4,636 US dollar per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Nauru?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Nauru was 4.51 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 11.50 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was -65.04 million in 2014.
- How does Nauru rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Nauru ranks 39th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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.