International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) was 35.30 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Luxembourg, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Luxembourg is 35.30 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 18.2% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Luxembourg peaked at 49.32 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, -15.41 billion, in 2009.
That places Luxembourg 28th out of 171 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.94 billion | — |
| 2006 | 9.47 billion | +36.5% |
| 2007 | -9.94 billion | -204.9% |
| 2008 | 8.65 billion | -187.1% |
| 2009 | -15.41 billion | -278.0% |
| 2010 | -10.96 billion | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 16.36 billion | -249.3% |
| 2012 | 38.79 billion | +137.1% |
| 2013 | 41.64 billion | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 42.35 billion | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 41.65 billion | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 37.14 billion | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 49.32 billion | +32.8% |
| 2018 | 33.54 billion | -32.0% |
| 2019 | 36.49 billion | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 48.31 billion | +32.4% |
| 2021 | 39.32 billion | -18.6% |
| 2022 | 24.91 billion | -36.7% |
| 2023 | 43.15 billion | +73.3% |
| 2024 | 35.30 billion | -18.2% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 35.30 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is -494.93 million. (64 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 35.30 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -8.28 billion. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Luxembourg 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 | -278.0% | 8.65 billion | -15.41 billion |
| 2011 | +249.3% | -10.96 billion | 16.36 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -55.41 million | -15.41 billion | 9.47 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 32.63 billion | -10.96 billion | 49.32 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.20 billion | 24.91 billion | 48.31 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More external debt data for Luxembourg
- Other investment, Debt instruments 1.93 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 17.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 632.59 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 2.81 million US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 19.07 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 618.59 billion (2023)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -2.31 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 16.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -1.92 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 920,838 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Luxembourg?
- International investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Luxembourg was 35.30 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 49.32 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.41 billion in 2009.
- How does Luxembourg rank for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities)?
- Luxembourg ranks 28th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.