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

Burkina Faso: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was -493.77 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-493.77 million
Change on year
down 252.4%
World rank
157th
of 193 countries
All-time high
518.13 million
in 2020
All-time low
-588.90 million
in 2018
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Burkina Faso, 2005–2023

-500.0M-250.0M0250.0M500.0M2005201420232005: 5.3M2006: 10.2M2007: 55.9M2008: 69.1M2009: 39.5M2010: 208.4M2011: 96.6M2012: -32.6M2013: -14.0M2014: 72.8M2015: 400.2M2016: 398.9M2017: -120.1M2018: -588.9M2019: -99.9M2020: 518.1M2021: -196.1M2022: 324.0M2023: -493.8M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Burkina Faso stood at -493.77 million.

The figure is down 252.4% on the previous year and down 3,425.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Burkina Faso peaked at 518.13 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, -588.90 million, in 2018.

That places Burkina Faso 157th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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 Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Burkina Faso, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 5.29 million
2006 10.17 million +92.3%
2007 55.92 million +450.0%
2008 69.07 million +23.5%
2009 39.45 million -42.9%
2010 208.43 million +428.3%
2011 96.57 million -53.7%
2012 -32.61 million -133.8%
2013 -14.01 million -57.1%
2014 72.85 million -620.1%
2015 400.15 million +449.3%
2016 398.92 million -0.3%
2017 -120.12 million -130.1%
2018 -588.90 million +390.3%
2019 -99.91 million -83.0%
2020 518.13 million -618.6%
2021 -196.14 million -137.9%
2022 324.01 million -265.2%
2023 -493.77 million -252.4%

Burkina Faso compared with similar countries

  • Burkina Faso's -493.77 million is below the median for low income countries, which is -2,044, 241621.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
  • Burkina Faso's -493.77 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1,505, 328057.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 35.98 million 5.29 million 69.07 million 5
2010s 32.14 million -588.90 million 400.15 million 10
2020s 38.06 million -493.77 million 518.13 million 4

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

  1. 154 Serbia -425.16 million compare
  2. 155 Niger -446.75 million compare
  3. 156 Honduras -453.82 million compare
  4. 158 Ghana -655.88 million compare
  5. 159 Timor-Leste -706.57 million compare
  6. 160 Paraguay -854.46 million compare

See the full ranking of 202 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Burkina Faso?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Burkina Faso was -493.77 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 518.13 million in 2020.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was -588.90 million in 2018.
How does Burkina Faso rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
Burkina Faso ranks 157th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is down 3,425.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso 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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