Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela
Venezuela: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -27.00 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela, 2005–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2016, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela 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 peaked at 3.61 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, -6.11 billion, in 2011.
That places Venezuela 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, year by year
| 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% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's -27.00 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -487.45 million, 6% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's -27.00 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -223.01 million, 12% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -175.20 million | -3.78 billion | 3.61 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -827.86 million | -6.11 billion | 3.40 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More external debt data for Venezuela
- Other investment, Debt instruments 191.50 billion US dollar (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) -4.07 % change on previous year (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 842.00 million US dollar (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 6,225 US dollar per person (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.7 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 801.48 million (2015)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -5.5 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations -7.57 % change on previous year (2016)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -4.54 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 27.37 US dollar per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Venezuela 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?
- 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?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.11 billion in 2011.
- How does Venezuela rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Venezuela 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?
- Over the last ten years it is down 101.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.