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

Nicaragua: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was -123.81 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-123.81 million
Change on year
up 45.3%
World rank
146th
of 193 countries
All-time high
342.00 million
in 2019
All-time low
-226.28 million
in 2023
Years of data
19
2006–2024

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Nicaragua, 2006–2024

-200.0M0200.0M400.0M2006201520242006: 02007: 02008: 2.5M2009: 8.4M2010: 66.2M2011: 203.0M2012: -63.1M2013: -128.6M2014: -67.4M2015: 900.0k2016: 139.5M2017: -1.8M2018: -60.3M2019: 342.0M2020: 133.0M2021: -21.4M2022: -31.2M2023: -226.3M2024: -123.8M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Nicaragua stood at -123.81 million.

The figure is up 45.3% on the previous year and down 83.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Nicaragua peaked at 342.00 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, -226.28 million, in 2023.

Nicaragua ranks 146th 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 Nicaragua, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Nicaragua, 2006 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2006 0
2007 0
2008 2.50 million
2009 8.40 million +236.0%
2010 66.20 million +688.1%
2011 203.00 million +206.6%
2012 -63.10 million -131.1%
2013 -128.60 million +103.8%
2014 -67.40 million -47.6%
2015 900,000 -101.3%
2016 139.50 million +15400.0%
2017 -1.80 million -101.3%
2018 -60.30 million +3250.0%
2019 342.00 million -667.2%
2020 133.00 million -61.1%
2021 -21.44 million -116.1%
2022 -31.21 million +45.6%
2023 -226.28 million +625.1%
2024 -123.81 million -45.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.73 million 0 8.40 million 4
2010s 43.04 million -128.60 million 342.00 million 10
2020s -53.95 million -226.28 million 133.00 million 5

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 143 Finland -81.38 million compare
  2. 144 Peru -91.25 million compare
  3. 145 Sri Lanka -120.83 million compare
  4. 147 Gabon -141.30 million compare
  5. 148 Guinea-Bissau -145.31 million compare
  6. 149 Mali -163.49 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Nicaragua?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Nicaragua was -123.81 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 342.00 million in 2019.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was -226.28 million in 2023.
How does Nicaragua rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
Nicaragua ranks 146th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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