Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 60.62 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
60.62 million
Change on year
up 514.5%
World rank
85th
of 193 countries
All-time high
142.70 million
in 2018
All-time low
-29.57 million
in 2017
Years of data
13
2008–2020

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Afghanistan, 2008–2020

-50.0M050.0M100.0M150.0M2008201420202008: 02009: 02010: 10.0M2011: 78.4M2012: 26.6M2013: 66.5M2014: 48.0M2015: 80.7M2016: 99.5M2017: -29.6M2018: 142.7M2019: -14.6M2020: 60.6M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Afghanistan is 60.62 million, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 514.5% on the previous year and up 507.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Afghanistan peaked at 142.70 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, -29.57 million, in 2017.

Afghanistan ranks 85th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Afghanistan, 2008 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2008 0
2009 0
2010 9.98 million
2011 78.37 million +685.1%
2012 26.58 million -66.1%
2013 66.45 million +150.0%
2014 47.98 million -27.8%
2015 80.68 million +68.2%
2016 99.47 million +23.3%
2017 -29.57 million -129.7%
2018 142.70 million -582.6%
2019 -14.62 million -110.2%
2020 60.62 million -514.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 2
2010s 50.80 million -29.57 million 142.70 million 10
2020s 60.62 million 60.62 million 60.62 million 1

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 82 Republic of Moldova 77.68 million compare
  2. 83 Barbados 67.99 million compare
  3. 84 Suriname 64.97 million compare
  4. 86 Lesotho 59.28 million compare
  5. 87 Anguilla 54.47 million compare
  6. 88 New Caledonia 51.99 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Afghanistan?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Afghanistan was 60.62 million in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 142.70 million in 2018.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was -29.57 million in 2017.
How does Afghanistan rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
Afghanistan ranks 85th out of 193 countries with data for 2020.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 507.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
202 places, 3,694 data points, 2005–2024
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