Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -27.00 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
-27.00 million
Change on year
up 92.7%
World rank
58th
of 195 countries
All-time high
3.61 billion
in 2009
All-time low
-6.11 billion
in 2011
Years of data
12
2005–2016

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 2005–2016

-6.0B-4.0B-2.0B02.0B4.0B2005201020162005: -1.4B2006: 2.0B2007: -3.8B2008: -1.3B2009: 3.6B2010: 918.0M2011: -6.1B2012: -1.7B2013: -1.9B2014: 3.4B2015: -370.0M2016: -27.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2016, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of stood at -27.00 million.

The figure is up 92.7% on the previous year and down 101.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of peaked at 3.61 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, -6.11 billion, in 2011.

That places Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 58th out of 195 countries with data for 2016, 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 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 2005 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2005 -1.42 billion
2006 2.03 billion -242.9%
2007 -3.78 billion -286.2%
2008 -1.32 billion -65.2%
2009 3.61 billion -374.5%
2010 918.00 million -74.6%
2011 -6.11 billion -765.6%
2012 -1.68 billion -72.5%
2013 -1.93 billion +14.8%
2014 3.40 billion -276.4%
2015 -370.00 million -110.9%
2016 -27.00 million -92.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -175.20 million -3.78 billion 3.61 billion 5
2010s -827.86 million -6.11 billion 3.40 billion 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of was -27.00 million in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 3.61 billion in 2009.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was -6.11 billion in 2011.
How does Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 58th out of 195 countries with data for 2016.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is down 101.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 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
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Coverage
204 places, 3,835 data points, 2005–2024
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