Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in United States
United States: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 25.11 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in United States, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in United States stood at 25.11 billion.
The figure is up 331.2% on the previous year and down 81.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in United States peaked at 177.28 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -345.44 billion, in 2018.
United States ranks 11th of 195 countries on this measure, 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 United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -89.75 billion | — |
| 2006 | -14.66 billion | -83.7% |
| 2007 | 177.28 billion | -1309.1% |
| 2008 | 2.49 billion | -98.6% |
| 2009 | 151.51 billion | +5982.5% |
| 2010 | 85.79 billion | -43.4% |
| 2011 | 173.12 billion | +101.8% |
| 2012 | 126.89 billion | -26.7% |
| 2013 | 104.67 billion | -17.5% |
| 2014 | 135.67 billion | +29.6% |
| 2015 | -209.36 billion | -254.3% |
| 2016 | -174.57 billion | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 28.59 billion | -116.4% |
| 2018 | -345.44 billion | -1308.2% |
| 2019 | -201.06 billion | -41.8% |
| 2020 | 145.26 billion | -172.3% |
| 2021 | -135.81 billion | -193.5% |
| 2022 | -28.04 billion | -79.4% |
| 2023 | -10.86 billion | -61.3% |
| 2024 | 25.11 billion | -331.2% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 25.11 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is -139.68 million. (70 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in United States 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +5982.5% | 2.49 billion | 151.51 billion |
| 2018 | -1308.2% | 28.59 billion | -345.44 billion |
| 2007 | +1309.1% | -14.66 billion | 177.28 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.37 billion | -89.75 billion | 177.28 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -27.57 billion | -345.44 billion | 173.12 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -866.60 million | -135.81 billion | 145.26 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
More external debt data for United States
- Other investment, Debt instruments 6.50 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 16.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 2.69 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 19,013 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.2112 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 3.53 trillion (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -7.59 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 15.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -3.44 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 7,875 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in United States?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in United States was 25.11 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 177.28 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -345.44 billion in 2018.
- How does United States rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- United States ranks 11th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.