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

Latest (2024)
21.96 billion
Change on year
down 40.9%
World rank
19th
of 192 countries
All-time high
59.09 billion
in 2021
All-time low
-25.90 billion
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in South Korea, 2005–2024

-20.0B020.0B40.0B60.0B2005201420242005: 14.1B2006: 7.9B2007: 29.4B2008: -25.9B2009: 49.8B2010: 43.6B2011: 17.3B2012: 32.8B2013: 18.1B2014: 9.2B2015: -7.7B2016: -3.8B2017: 17.5B2018: 21.6B2019: 17.3B2020: 17.2B2021: 59.1B2022: 19.8B2023: 37.1B2024: 22.0B

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

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in South Korea, 2005 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 16 China 26.58 billion compare
  2. 17 Poland 25.67 billion compare
  3. 18 New Zealand 23.42 billion compare
  4. 20 Turkey 21.51 billion compare
  5. 21 India 20.86 billion compare
  6. 22 Hong Kong 16.84 billion compare

See the full ranking of 201 places →

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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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Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar)
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International Monetary Fund
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201 places, 3,551 data points, 2005–2024
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