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

Malawi: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was -2.65 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-2.65 million
Change on year
down 11.4%
World rank
128th
of 193 countries
All-time high
207.85 million
in 2020
All-time low
-477.32 million
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

-400.0M-200.0M0200.0M2005201420242005: 4.0M2006: 2.5M2007: 1.8M2008: 1.6M2009: 370.0k2010: -1.1M2011: 983.1k2012: -8.3M2013: -7.7M2014: -8.7M2015: -9.4M2016: -1.6M2017: -185.9M2018: -186.8M2019: -477.3M2020: 207.9M2021: 71.4M2022: 95.5M2023: -2.4M2024: -2.7M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malawi is -2.65 million, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 11.4% on the previous year and up 69.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malawi peaked at 207.85 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, -477.32 million, in 2019.

That places Malawi 128th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Malawi, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Malawi, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 3.97 million
2006 2.52 million -36.5%
2007 1.79 million -28.9%
2008 1.55 million -13.5%
2009 370,003 -76.1%
2010 -1.09 million -394.6%
2011 983,104 -190.2%
2012 -8.32 million -946.8%
2013 -7.70 million -7.5%
2014 -8.68 million +12.8%
2015 -9.36 million +7.8%
2016 -1.55 million -83.4%
2017 -185.86 million +11884.0%
2018 -186.80 million +0.5%
2019 -477.32 million +155.5%
2020 207.85 million -143.5%
2021 71.43 million -65.6%
2022 95.45 million +33.6%
2023 -2.38 million -102.5%
2024 -2.65 million +11.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.04 million 370,003 3.97 million 5
2010s -88.57 million -477.32 million 983,104 10
2020s 73.94 million -2.65 million 207.85 million 5

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 125 Tajikistan -1.11 million compare
  2. 126 Samoa -1.87 million compare
  3. 127 Mozambique -2.58 million compare
  4. 129 Curaçao -5.17 million compare
  5. 130 Djibouti -11.87 million compare
  6. 131 Burundi -12.27 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malawi?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malawi was -2.65 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 207.85 million in 2020.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was -477.32 million in 2019.
How does Malawi rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
Malawi ranks 128th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi 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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