Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Western Hemisphere

Western Hemisphere: Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 32.66 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
32.66 billion
Change on year
up 158.6%
Rank
8th
of 9 groups
All-time high
135.80 billion
in 2010
All-time low
2.30 billion
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Western Hemisphere, 2005–2024

050.0B100.0B150.0B2005201420242005: 22.7B2006: 19.0B2007: 82.7B2008: 2.3B2009: 73.6B2010: 135.8B2011: 88.4B2012: 132.0B2013: 134.1B2014: 135.6B2015: 54.3B2016: 62.0B2017: 97.4B2018: 31.4B2019: 26.7B2020: 37.0B2021: 56.8B2022: 5.0B2023: 12.6B2024: 32.7B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Western Hemisphere is 32.66 billion, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 158.6% on the previous year and down 75.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Western Hemisphere peaked at 135.80 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.30 billion, in 2008.

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

Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Western Hemisphere, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in Western Hemisphere, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 22.73 billion
2006 18.99 billion -16.5%
2007 82.68 billion +335.5%
2008 2.30 billion -97.2%
2009 73.58 billion +3102.1%
2010 135.80 billion +84.6%
2011 88.40 billion -34.9%
2012 131.99 billion +49.3%
2013 134.13 billion +1.6%
2014 135.62 billion +1.1%
2015 54.27 billion -60.0%
2016 62.00 billion +14.2%
2017 97.42 billion +57.1%
2018 31.45 billion -67.7%
2019 26.69 billion -15.1%
2020 37.03 billion +38.7%
2021 56.78 billion +53.3%
2022 4.98 billion -91.2%
2023 12.63 billion +153.4%
2024 32.66 billion +158.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 40.05 billion 2.30 billion 82.68 billion 5
2010s 89.78 billion 26.69 billion 135.80 billion 10
2020s 28.82 billion 4.98 billion 56.78 billion 5

Countries ranked near Western Hemisphere

  1. 5 Germany 204.17 billion compare
  2. 6 Italy 178.74 billion compare
  3. 7 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 152.42 billion compare
  4. 8 Canada 140.35 billion compare
  5. 9 Australia 135.54 billion compare
  6. 10 Spain 103.43 billion compare
  7. 11 Belgium 82.52 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Western Hemisphere?
Portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Western Hemisphere was 32.66 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Western Hemisphere?
The highest recorded value was 135.80 billion in 2010.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Western Hemisphere?
The lowest recorded value was 2.30 billion in 2008.
How does Western Hemisphere rank for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
Western Hemisphere ranks 8th out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
Is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Western Hemisphere?
Over the last ten years it is down 75.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Hemisphere 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)
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
201 places, 3,551 data points, 2005–2024
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