Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in France
France: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 55.13 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in France, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in France stood at 55.13 billion.
The figure is up 142.8% on the previous year and up 218.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in France peaked at 168.45 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -335.11 billion, in 2011.
France ranks 9th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 18.34 billion | — |
| 2006 | 134.24 billion | +632.1% |
| 2007 | 168.45 billion | +25.5% |
| 2008 | -27.10 billion | -116.1% |
| 2009 | -327.36 billion | +1107.8% |
| 2010 | -153.62 billion | -53.1% |
| 2011 | -335.11 billion | +118.1% |
| 2012 | -52.61 billion | -84.3% |
| 2013 | -73.14 billion | +39.0% |
| 2014 | -46.36 billion | -36.6% |
| 2015 | 54.90 billion | -218.4% |
| 2016 | 49.63 billion | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 8.76 billion | -82.4% |
| 2018 | 7.56 billion | -13.7% |
| 2019 | -73.90 billion | -1077.3% |
| 2020 | -30.63 billion | -58.6% |
| 2021 | 18.30 billion | -159.7% |
| 2022 | -84.08 billion | -559.5% |
| 2023 | -128.81 billion | +53.2% |
| 2024 | 55.13 billion | -142.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -6.69 billion | -327.36 billion | 168.45 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -61.39 billion | -335.11 billion | 54.90 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -34.02 billion | -128.81 billion | 55.13 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 6 Sweden 64.90 billion compare
- 7 Netherlands 63.74 billion compare
- 8 Ireland 56.79 billion compare
- 10 Switzerland 51.76 billion compare
- 11 Republic of Korea 50.29 billion compare
- 12 Kuwait 41.20 billion compare
More external debt data for France
- Other investment, Debt instruments 4.05 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 18.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 3.17 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 58,933 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.2 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 1.63 trillion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -6.34 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 22.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -2.94 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 46,129 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in France?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in France was 55.13 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 168.45 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -335.11 billion in 2011.
- How does France rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- France ranks 9th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 218.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.