Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Canada
Canada: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was -57.72 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Canada, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Canada stood at -57.72 billion.
That represents a change of down 475.9% on the previous year and down 70.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Canada peaked at 70.52 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -116.73 billion, in 2022.
That places Canada 190th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 33.77 billion | — |
| 2006 | 41.91 billion | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 70.52 billion | +68.3% |
| 2008 | -47.82 billion | -167.8% |
| 2009 | -92.64 billion | +93.7% |
| 2010 | -110.14 billion | +18.9% |
| 2011 | -104.27 billion | -5.3% |
| 2012 | -68.10 billion | -34.7% |
| 2013 | -34.48 billion | -49.4% |
| 2014 | -33.79 billion | -2.0% |
| 2015 | -37.88 billion | +12.1% |
| 2016 | -102.98 billion | +171.8% |
| 2017 | -75.11 billion | -27.1% |
| 2018 | 3.09 billion | -104.1% |
| 2019 | -1.57 billion | -150.6% |
| 2020 | -66.25 billion | +4132.8% |
| 2021 | -42.97 billion | -35.1% |
| 2022 | -116.73 billion | +171.7% |
| 2023 | 15.36 billion | -113.2% |
| 2024 | -57.72 billion | -475.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.15 billion | -92.64 billion | 70.52 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -56.52 billion | -110.14 billion | 3.09 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -53.66 billion | -116.73 billion | 15.36 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 187 Australia -34.16 billion compare
- 188 Belgium -36.01 billion compare
- 189 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -41.91 billion compare
- 191 Luxembourg -63.17 billion compare
- 192 Italy -84.99 billion compare
- 193 United States of America -961.05 billion compare
More external debt data for Canada
- Other investment, Debt instruments 1.30 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 8.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 988.42 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 31,206 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.5603 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 0 (2008)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -1.46 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 7.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -0.879 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 23,731 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Canada?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Canada was -57.72 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 70.52 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -116.73 billion in 2022.
- How does Canada rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- Canada ranks 190th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.