Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Portugal
Portugal: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -6.64 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Portugal, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Portugal stood at -6.64 billion.
The figure is down 12.7% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Portugal peaked at 5.49 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, -12.46 billion, in 2010.
That places Portugal 178th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -632.14 million | — |
| 2006 | -4.54 billion | +618.3% |
| 2007 | 4.54 billion | -200.0% |
| 2008 | -2.24 billion | -149.3% |
| 2009 | -2.10 billion | -6.1% |
| 2010 | -12.46 billion | +492.4% |
| 2011 | 5.49 billion | -144.0% |
| 2012 | -11.04 billion | -301.2% |
| 2013 | -7.30 billion | -33.8% |
| 2014 | -8.85 billion | +21.1% |
| 2015 | -2.17 billion | -75.5% |
| 2016 | -3.64 billion | +67.9% |
| 2017 | -8.18 billion | +124.4% |
| 2018 | -6.71 billion | -18.0% |
| 2019 | -9.19 billion | +37.0% |
| 2020 | -6.55 billion | -28.7% |
| 2021 | -9.23 billion | +40.8% |
| 2022 | -7.63 billion | -17.3% |
| 2023 | -5.90 billion | -22.8% |
| 2024 | -6.64 billion | +12.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -995.23 million | -4.54 billion | 4.54 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -6.41 billion | -12.46 billion | 5.49 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.19 billion | -9.23 billion | -5.90 billion | 5 |
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More external debt data for Portugal
- Other investment, Debt instruments 144.81 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 23.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 33.71 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 13,402 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.4178 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 17.02 billion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -0.9105 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 41.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 0.6756 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 3,120 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Portugal?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Portugal was -6.64 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.49 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.46 billion in 2010.
- How does Portugal rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Portugal ranks 178th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.