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

Iraq: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was -1.51 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.51 billion
Change on year
down 723.1%
World rank
166th
of 193 countries
All-time high
6.53 billion
in 2011
All-time low
-14.13 billion
in 2013
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iraq, 2005–2024

-15.0B-10.0B-5.0B05.0B2005201420242005: 2.0B2006: 3.7B2007: 1.8B2008: 2.8B2009: -3.6B2010: -783.6M2011: 6.5B2012: 5.7B2013: -14.1B2014: -4.3B2015: -277.2M2016: 746.9M2017: -1.8B2018: 3.3B2019: -6.2B2020: 2.5B2021: -270.1M2022: -51.5M2023: 243.1M2024: -1.5B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iraq is -1.51 billion, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 723.1% on the previous year and up 65.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iraq peaked at 6.53 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, -14.13 billion, in 2013.

Iraq ranks 166th of 193 countries on this measure, 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 Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Iraq, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 1.97 billion
2006 3.67 billion +86.5%
2007 1.77 billion -51.7%
2008 2.80 billion +57.8%
2009 -3.65 billion -230.4%
2010 -783.60 million -78.5%
2011 6.53 billion -933.3%
2012 5.67 billion -13.1%
2013 -14.13 billion -349.1%
2014 -4.33 billion -69.4%
2015 -277.22 million -93.6%
2016 746.89 million -369.4%
2017 -1.78 billion -338.3%
2018 3.29 billion -284.9%
2019 -6.16 billion -287.1%
2020 2.51 billion -140.8%
2021 -270.10 million -110.8%
2022 -51.50 million -80.9%
2023 243.10 million -572.0%
2024 -1.51 billion -723.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.31 billion -3.65 billion 3.67 billion 5
2010s -1.12 billion -14.13 billion 6.53 billion 10
2020s 183.58 million -1.51 billion 2.51 billion 5

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 163 Mongolia -1.10 billion compare
  2. 164 Estonia -1.23 billion compare
  3. 165 Guatemala -1.35 billion compare
  4. 167 El Salvador -1.82 billion compare
  5. 168 Latvia -1.84 billion compare
  6. 169 Uruguay -2.14 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iraq?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Iraq was -1.51 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 6.53 billion in 2011.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -14.13 billion in 2013.
How does Iraq rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
Iraq ranks 166th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 65.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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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