Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) was 366.21 billion US dollar in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in United Kingdom, 1980–1998
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in United Kingdom is 366.21 billion US dollar, measured in 1998.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 357.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in United Kingdom peaked at 383.82 billion US dollar in 1997 and was at its lowest, 24.48 billion US dollar, in 1983.
United Kingdom ranks 10th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 30.87 billion US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 33.24 billion US dollar | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 31.59 billion US dollar | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 24.48 billion US dollar | -22.5% |
| 1984 | 56.04 billion US dollar | +129.0% |
| 1985 | 62.69 billion US dollar | +11.9% |
| 1986 | 65.96 billion US dollar | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 76.36 billion US dollar | +15.8% |
| 1988 | 80.00 billion US dollar | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 99.05 billion US dollar | +23.8% |
| 1990 | 138.85 billion US dollar | +40.2% |
| 1991 | 161.47 billion US dollar | +16.3% |
| 1992 | 157.22 billion US dollar | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 225.34 billion US dollar | +43.3% |
| 1994 | 208.07 billion US dollar | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 248.24 billion US dollar | +19.3% |
| 1996 | 362.92 billion US dollar | +46.2% |
| 1997 | 383.82 billion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 366.21 billion US dollar | -4.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 366.21 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 28.51 billion US dollar, 12.8× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 366.21 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.49 billion US dollar, 13.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +129.0% | 24.48 billion US dollar | 56.04 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 56.03 billion US dollar | 24.48 billion US dollar | 99.05 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 250.24 billion US dollar | 138.85 billion US dollar | 383.82 billion US dollar | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 7 Netherlands 642.24 billion US dollar compare
- 8 Hong Kong 512.53 billion US dollar
- 9 Switzerland 436.40 billion US dollar compare
- 11 Canada 302.49 billion US dollar compare
- 12 Argentina 262.70 billion US dollar compare
- 13 Russia 215.93 billion US dollar
More external debt data for United Kingdom
- Other investment, Debt instruments 7.66 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 13.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 1.46 trillion US dollar (1998)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 110,234 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.91 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -2.24 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 6.59 % change on previous year (1998)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 0.6703 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 24,920 US dollar per person (1998)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 0.8776 US dollar per US$ of GDP (1998)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in United Kingdom?
- Other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in United Kingdom was 366.21 billion US dollar in 1998, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 383.82 billion US dollar in 1997.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.48 billion US dollar in 1983.
- How does United Kingdom rank for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors?
- United Kingdom ranks 10th out of 164 countries with data for 1998.
- Is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 357.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.