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 7.00 billion US dollar in 1998. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1998)
7.00 billion US dollar
Change on year
down 44.2%
World rank
17th
of 131 countries
All-time high
12.55 billion US dollar
in 1997
All-time low
401.06 million US dollar
in 1986
Years of data
13
1986–1998

Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1986–1998

02.5B5.0B7.5B10.0B12.5B1986199219981986: 401.1M US dollar1987: 2.0B US dollar1988: 1.5B US dollar1989: 8.2B US dollar1990: 5.2B US dollar1991: 6.3B US dollar1992: 3.0B US dollar1993: 7.3B US dollar1994: 7.7B US dollar1995: 9.1B US dollar1996: 11.9B US dollar1997: 12.5B US dollar1998: 7.0B US dollar

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 7.00 billion US dollar for portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in 1998.

The figure is down 44.2% on the previous year and up 358.9% 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 12.55 billion US dollar in 1997 and was at its lowest, 401.06 million US dollar, in 1986.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 17th out of 131 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the top quarter.

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), Short-term (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1986 to 1998.
Year US dollar Change
1986 401.06 million US dollar
1987 2.02 billion US dollar +404.4%
1988 1.53 billion US dollar -24.6%
1989 8.23 billion US dollar +439.8%
1990 5.25 billion US dollar -36.2%
1991 6.33 billion US dollar +20.7%
1992 3.02 billion US dollar -52.3%
1993 7.33 billion US dollar +142.7%
1994 7.66 billion US dollar +4.5%
1995 9.13 billion US dollar +19.2%
1996 11.93 billion US dollar +30.7%
1997 12.55 billion US dollar +5.1%
1998 7.00 billion US dollar -44.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.05 billion US dollar 401.06 million US dollar 8.23 billion US dollar 4
1990s 7.80 billion US dollar 3.02 billion US dollar 12.55 billion US dollar 9

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 14 Thailand 8.14 billion US dollar
  2. 15 Philippines 8.04 billion US dollar
  3. 16 Norway 7.10 billion US dollar
  4. 18 Denmark 6.96 billion US dollar compare
  5. 19 Colombia 5.51 billion US dollar
  6. 20 Belgium 4.48 billion US dollar

See the full ranking of 134 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 7.00 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 12.55 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 401.06 million US dollar in 1986.
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 17th out of 131 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 358.9%. 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), Short-term (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6), Short-term (Assets, Positions, US dollar)
Unit
US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
134 places, 2,496 data points, 1980–2025
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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.