Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iceland
Iceland: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 893.75 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iceland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iceland stood at 893.75 million.
That represents a change of down 59.1% on the previous year and up 190.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iceland peaked at 8.78 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -12.18 billion, in 2005.
That places Iceland 48th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -12.18 billion | — |
| 2006 | -11.31 billion | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 8.78 billion | -177.6% |
| 2008 | -6.09 billion | -169.3% |
| 2009 | -1.32 billion | -78.3% |
| 2010 | 456.08 million | -134.6% |
| 2011 | -42.09 million | -109.2% |
| 2012 | -497.16 million | +1081.3% |
| 2013 | 1.15 billion | -330.4% |
| 2014 | -991.71 million | -186.6% |
| 2015 | 3.75 billion | -478.2% |
| 2016 | 1.92 billion | -48.9% |
| 2017 | 2.48 billion | +29.7% |
| 2018 | 1.13 billion | -54.6% |
| 2019 | 734.15 million | -34.9% |
| 2020 | 1.01 billion | +37.2% |
| 2021 | 31.23 million | -96.9% |
| 2022 | 1.15 billion | +3596.1% |
| 2023 | 2.18 billion | +89.1% |
| 2024 | 893.75 million | -59.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -4.42 billion | -12.18 billion | 8.78 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.01 billion | -991.71 million | 3.75 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 billion | 31.23 million | 2.18 billion | 5 |
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More external debt data for Iceland
- Other investment, Debt instruments 6.68 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 12.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 2.95 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 17,018 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.1731 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 9.22 billion (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -0.0418 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 50.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 1.75 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 7,520 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iceland?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iceland was 893.75 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 8.78 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.18 billion in 2005.
- How does Iceland rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- Iceland ranks 48th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.