Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Australia
Australia: Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 37.27 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Australia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Australia stood at 37.27 billion.
The figure is up 204.3% on the previous year and up 316.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Australia peaked at 52.97 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -35.74 billion, in 2023.
Australia ranks 12th of 197 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, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13.09 billion | — |
| 2006 | 8.38 billion | -36.0% |
| 2007 | 32.83 billion | +291.8% |
| 2008 | 47.05 billion | +43.3% |
| 2009 | -15.36 billion | -132.6% |
| 2010 | -31.99 billion | +108.2% |
| 2011 | 16.57 billion | -151.8% |
| 2012 | 38.57 billion | +132.7% |
| 2013 | 18.96 billion | -50.8% |
| 2014 | 8.96 billion | -52.8% |
| 2015 | 48.99 billion | +446.8% |
| 2016 | 21.16 billion | -56.8% |
| 2017 | -10.05 billion | -147.5% |
| 2018 | -10.79 billion | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 13.81 billion | -228.0% |
| 2020 | -6.49 billion | -147.0% |
| 2021 | 52.97 billion | -915.6% |
| 2022 | 5.77 billion | -89.1% |
| 2023 | -35.74 billion | -719.7% |
| 2024 | 37.27 billion | -204.3% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 37.27 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.16 billion, 32.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Australia's 37.27 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18.37 million, 2028.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.20 billion | -15.36 billion | 47.05 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 11.42 billion | -31.99 billion | 48.99 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.75 billion | -35.74 billion | 52.97 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More external debt data for Australia
- Other investment, Debt instruments 365.34 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 249.86 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 13,230 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.2031 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 465.61 billion (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -1.55 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 17.57 % change on previous year (2010)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -0.6414 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 9,048 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Australia?
- Other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Australia was 37.27 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 52.97 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.74 billion in 2023.
- How does Australia rank for other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Australia ranks 12th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 316.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (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.