Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 11.13 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Netherlands, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Netherlands stood at 11.13 billion.
That represents a change of up 161.7% 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 Netherlands peaked at 184.35 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -137.41 billion, in 2007.
That places Netherlands 15th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 56.70 billion | — |
| 2006 | 148.15 billion | +161.3% |
| 2007 | -137.41 billion | -192.7% |
| 2008 | 77.06 billion | -156.1% |
| 2009 | 101.67 billion | +31.9% |
| 2010 | 113.89 billion | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 28.83 billion | -74.7% |
| 2012 | 60.48 billion | +109.8% |
| 2013 | 77.88 billion | +28.8% |
| 2014 | 28.45 billion | -63.5% |
| 2015 | 31.59 billion | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 110.80 billion | +250.7% |
| 2017 | 11.48 billion | -89.6% |
| 2018 | 16.07 billion | +40.0% |
| 2019 | 6.04 billion | -62.4% |
| 2020 | -21.21 billion | -451.0% |
| 2021 | 184.35 billion | -969.0% |
| 2022 | 158.52 billion | -14.0% |
| 2023 | -18.02 billion | -111.4% |
| 2024 | 11.13 billion | -161.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.23 billion | -137.41 billion | 148.15 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 48.55 billion | 6.04 billion | 113.89 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.95 billion | -21.21 billion | 184.35 billion | 5 |
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More external debt data for Netherlands
- Other investment, Debt instruments 1.93 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 22.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 1.13 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 106,968 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.45 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 419.94 billion (2023)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -2.64 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 26.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -1.6 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 62,621 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Netherlands?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Netherlands was 11.13 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 184.35 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was -137.41 billion in 2007.
- How does Netherlands rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Netherlands ranks 15th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.