Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 152.42 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
152.42 billion
Change on year
up 56.2%
World rank
7th
of 192 countries
All-time high
413.59 billion
in 2007
All-time low
-109.30 billion
in 2012
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2024

-200.0B0200.0B400.0B2005201420242005: 334.3B2006: 308.1B2007: 413.6B2008: 316.4B2009: 272.2B2010: 79.0B2011: 68.5B2012: -109.3B2013: 152.4B2014: 89.5B2015: 166.3B2016: -17.6B2017: 204.7B2018: 165.1B2019: 61.6B2020: 73.1B2021: 190.0B2022: -46.7B2023: 97.6B2024: 152.4B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 152.42 billion, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 56.2% on the previous year and up 70.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 413.59 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -109.30 billion, in 2012.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 334.31 billion
2006 308.09 billion -7.8%
2007 413.59 billion +34.2%
2008 316.38 billion -23.5%
2009 272.25 billion -14.0%
2010 79.01 billion -71.0%
2011 68.47 billion -13.3%
2012 -109.30 billion -259.6%
2013 152.45 billion -239.5%
2014 89.46 billion -41.3%
2015 166.26 billion +85.9%
2016 -17.65 billion -110.6%
2017 204.73 billion -1260.2%
2018 165.13 billion -19.3%
2019 61.59 billion -62.7%
2020 73.07 billion +18.6%
2021 190.01 billion +160.0%
2022 -46.69 billion -124.6%
2023 97.57 billion -309.0%
2024 152.42 billion +56.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 328.92 billion 272.25 billion 413.59 billion 5
2010s 86.01 billion -109.30 billion 204.73 billion 10
2020s 93.28 billion -46.69 billion 190.01 billion 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 4 France 257.94 billion compare
  2. 5 Germany 204.17 billion compare
  3. 6 Italy 178.74 billion compare
  4. 8 Canada 140.35 billion compare
  5. 9 Australia 135.54 billion compare
  6. 10 Spain 103.43 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 152.42 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 413.59 billion in 2007.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -109.30 billion in 2012.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
Is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 70.4%. 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, 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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