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

Cameroon: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 467.34 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
467.34 million
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
54th
of 193 countries
All-time high
609.00 million
in 2021
All-time low
-704.49 million
in 2015
Years of data
19
2005–2023

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

-500.0M0500.0M2005201420232005: 12.9M2006: 4.6M2007: 17.9M2008: 40.9M2009: 98.3M2010: -74.4M2011: 56.9M2012: 1.5M2013: 69.8M2014: 63.7M2015: -704.5M2016: 65.1M2017: -20.5M2018: 34.8M2019: -114.0M2020: -35.8M2021: 609.0M2022: 476.2M2023: 467.3M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Cameroon is 467.34 million, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 569.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Cameroon peaked at 609.00 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, -704.49 million, in 2015.

Cameroon ranks 54th 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 Cameroon, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Cameroon, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 12.91 million
2006 4.56 million -64.7%
2007 17.94 million +293.7%
2008 40.86 million +127.7%
2009 98.27 million +140.5%
2010 -74.40 million -175.7%
2011 56.95 million -176.5%
2012 1.50 million -97.4%
2013 69.82 million +4547.3%
2014 63.73 million -8.7%
2015 -704.49 million -1205.4%
2016 65.13 million -109.2%
2017 -20.48 million -131.5%
2018 34.82 million -270.0%
2019 -114.00 million -427.4%
2020 -35.85 million -68.6%
2021 609.00 million -1799.0%
2022 476.20 million -21.8%
2023 467.34 million -1.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 34.91 million 4.56 million 98.27 million 5
2010s -62.14 million -704.49 million 69.82 million 10
2020s 379.17 million -35.85 million 609.00 million 4

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 51 Pakistan 517.00 million compare
  2. 52 Cambodia 489.46 million compare
  3. 53 Togo 467.39 million compare
  4. 55 Albania 438.44 million compare
  5. 56 Belarus 401.99 million compare
  6. 57 Kosovo 385.01 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Cameroon?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Cameroon was 467.34 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 609.00 million in 2021.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was -704.49 million in 2015.
How does Cameroon rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
Cameroon ranks 54th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 569.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon 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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