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

Tunisia: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -725.01 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-725.01 million
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
116th
of 195 countries
All-time high
-432.67 million
in 2011
All-time low
-3.24 billion
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

-3.0B-2.0B-1.0B02005201420242005: -712.7M2006: -3.2B2007: -1.5B2008: -2.6B2009: -1.5B2010: -1.3B2011: -432.7M2012: -1.6B2013: -1.1B2014: -1.0B2015: -970.5M2016: -622.6M2017: -810.9M2018: -976.7M2019: -810.0M2020: -592.2M2021: -531.4M2022: -609.7M2023: -717.9M2024: -725.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Tunisia stood at -725.01 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Tunisia peaked at -432.67 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, -3.24 billion, in 2006.

That places Tunisia 116th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, 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 Tunisia, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Tunisia, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 -712.72 million
2006 -3.24 billion +354.6%
2007 -1.52 billion -53.2%
2008 -2.60 billion +71.6%
2009 -1.53 billion -41.4%
2010 -1.33 billion -12.5%
2011 -432.67 million -67.6%
2012 -1.55 billion +259.2%
2013 -1.06 billion -31.9%
2014 -1.02 billion -3.2%
2015 -970.52 million -5.3%
2016 -622.57 million -35.9%
2017 -810.94 million +30.3%
2018 -976.71 million +20.4%
2019 -809.97 million -17.1%
2020 -592.19 million -26.9%
2021 -531.41 million -10.3%
2022 -609.67 million +14.7%
2023 -717.94 million +17.8%
2024 -725.01 million +1.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.92 billion -3.24 billion -712.72 million 5
2010s -959.55 million -1.55 billion -432.67 million 10
2020s -635.24 million -725.01 million -531.41 million 5

Countries ranked near Tunisia

  1. 113 Nigeria -672.36 million compare
  2. 114 Mali -672.89 million compare
  3. 115 New Caledonia -702.86 million compare
  4. 117 Libya -794.70 million compare
  5. 118 Maldives -806.20 million compare
  6. 119 New Zealand -878.20 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Tunisia?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Tunisia was -725.01 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was -432.67 million in 2011.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was -3.24 billion in 2006.
How does Tunisia rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Tunisia ranks 116th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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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