Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 50.29 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Republic of Korea, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 50.29 billion for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 506.7% on the previous year and up 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Republic of Korea peaked at 66.97 billion in 2016 and was at its lowest, -51.19 billion, in 2009.
Republic of Korea ranks 11th 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.52 billion | — |
| 2006 | 23.39 billion | +564.7% |
| 2007 | 27.08 billion | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 2.42 billion | -91.1% |
| 2009 | -51.19 billion | -2214.0% |
| 2010 | -42.36 billion | -17.2% |
| 2011 | -13.14 billion | -69.0% |
| 2012 | -6.75 billion | -48.7% |
| 2013 | 9.34 billion | -238.5% |
| 2014 | 30.61 billion | +227.6% |
| 2015 | 49.53 billion | +61.8% |
| 2016 | 66.97 billion | +35.2% |
| 2017 | 57.85 billion | -13.6% |
| 2018 | 47.42 billion | -18.0% |
| 2019 | 42.38 billion | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 41.74 billion | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 19.36 billion | -53.6% |
| 2022 | 25.83 billion | +33.4% |
| 2023 | 8.29 billion | -67.9% |
| 2024 | 50.29 billion | +506.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.04 billion | -51.19 billion | 27.08 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 24.18 billion | -42.36 billion | 66.97 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.10 billion | 8.29 billion | 50.29 billion | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Republic of Korea?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Republic of Korea was 50.29 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 66.97 billion in 2016.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.19 billion in 2009.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 11th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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.