Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in South Korea
South Korea: Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 21.96 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in South Korea, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in South Korea is 21.96 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.9% on the previous year and up 138.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in South Korea peaked at 59.09 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -25.90 billion, in 2008.
That places South Korea 19th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14.11 billion | — |
| 2006 | 7.90 billion | -44.0% |
| 2007 | 29.37 billion | +271.7% |
| 2008 | -25.90 billion | -188.2% |
| 2009 | 49.79 billion | -292.2% |
| 2010 | 43.63 billion | -12.4% |
| 2011 | 17.28 billion | -60.4% |
| 2012 | 32.83 billion | +90.0% |
| 2013 | 18.15 billion | -44.7% |
| 2014 | 9.21 billion | -49.3% |
| 2015 | -7.65 billion | -183.1% |
| 2016 | -3.77 billion | -50.7% |
| 2017 | 17.47 billion | -563.5% |
| 2018 | 21.61 billion | +23.7% |
| 2019 | 17.26 billion | -20.1% |
| 2020 | 17.16 billion | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 59.09 billion | +244.3% |
| 2022 | 19.78 billion | -66.5% |
| 2023 | 37.14 billion | +87.8% |
| 2024 | 21.96 billion | -40.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.05 billion | -25.90 billion | 49.79 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 16.60 billion | -7.65 billion | 43.63 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.02 billion | 17.16 billion | 59.09 billion | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in South Korea?
- Portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in South Korea was 21.96 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 59.09 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.90 billion in 2008.
- How does South Korea rank for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- South Korea ranks 19th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (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.