Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) was 250.81 billion US dollar in 1998. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1998)
250.81 billion US dollar
Change on year
down 9.9%
World rank
15th
of 146 countries
All-time high
278.29 billion US dollar
in 1997
All-time low
18.88 billion US dollar
in 1984
Years of data
15
1984–1998

Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1984–1998

0100.0B200.0B300.0B1984199119981984: 18.9B US dollar1985: 24.6B US dollar1986: 40.7B US dollar1987: 52.3B US dollar1988: 62.3B US dollar1989: 95.5B US dollar1990: 116.7B US dollar1991: 141.7B US dollar1992: 157.3B US dollar1993: 221.9B US dollar1994: 174.9B US dollar1995: 189.9B US dollar1996: 246.0B US dollar1997: 278.3B US dollar1998: 250.8B US dollar

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 250.81 billion US dollar for portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in 1998.

That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and up 302.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 278.29 billion US dollar in 1997 and was at its lowest, 18.88 billion US dollar, in 1984.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 15th out of 146 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1984 to 1998.
Year US dollar Change
1984 18.88 billion US dollar
1985 24.64 billion US dollar +30.5%
1986 40.70 billion US dollar +65.2%
1987 52.26 billion US dollar +28.4%
1988 62.32 billion US dollar +19.2%
1989 95.48 billion US dollar +53.2%
1990 116.65 billion US dollar +22.2%
1991 141.70 billion US dollar +21.5%
1992 157.28 billion US dollar +11.0%
1993 221.88 billion US dollar +41.1%
1994 174.92 billion US dollar -21.2%
1995 189.89 billion US dollar +8.6%
1996 245.99 billion US dollar +29.5%
1997 278.29 billion US dollar +13.1%
1998 250.81 billion US dollar -9.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 49.05 billion US dollar 18.88 billion US dollar 95.48 billion US dollar 6
1990s 197.49 billion US dollar 116.65 billion US dollar 278.29 billion US dollar 9

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 12 Australia 281.22 billion US dollar compare
  2. 13 Hong Kong, China 261.29 billion US dollar
  3. 14 Belgium 253.41 billion US dollar compare
  4. 16 Denmark 187.74 billion US dollar compare
  5. 17 Republic of Korea 178.98 billion US dollar compare
  6. 18 Austria 152.23 billion US dollar

See the full ranking of 149 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 250.81 billion US dollar in 1998, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 278.29 billion US dollar in 1997.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 18.88 billion US dollar in 1984.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6)?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 15th out of 146 countries with data for 1998.
Is portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 302.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) (Assets, Positions, US dollar)
Unit
US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
149 places, 3,206 data points, 1948–2025
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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.