Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Portugal
Portugal: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 17.71 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Portugal, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Portugal stood at 17.71 billion.
The figure is up 85.8% on the previous year and up 687.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Portugal peaked at 32.07 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, -24.80 billion, in 2008.
Portugal ranks 20th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -1.16 billion | — |
| 2006 | -6.46 billion | +455.6% |
| 2007 | -14.24 billion | +120.3% |
| 2008 | -24.80 billion | +74.2% |
| 2009 | -20.57 billion | -17.1% |
| 2010 | 13.93 billion | -167.7% |
| 2011 | 6.63 billion | -52.4% |
| 2012 | 32.07 billion | +383.8% |
| 2013 | 5.13 billion | -84.0% |
| 2014 | -3.01 billion | -158.8% |
| 2015 | 84.03 million | -102.8% |
| 2016 | 16.47 billion | +19496.7% |
| 2017 | 10.31 billion | -37.4% |
| 2018 | 11.04 billion | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 9.78 billion | -11.4% |
| 2020 | 6.19 billion | -36.8% |
| 2021 | 16.27 billion | +163.0% |
| 2022 | 6.94 billion | -57.4% |
| 2023 | 9.53 billion | +37.5% |
| 2024 | 17.71 billion | +85.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -13.45 billion | -24.80 billion | -1.16 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 10.24 billion | -3.01 billion | 32.07 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.33 billion | 6.19 billion | 17.71 billion | 5 |
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More external debt data for Portugal
- Other investment, Debt instruments 144.81 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 23.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 33.71 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 13,402 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.4178 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 17.02 billion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -0.9105 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 41.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 0.6756 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 3,120 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Portugal?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Portugal was 17.71 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 32.07 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.80 billion in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- Portugal ranks 20th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 687.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.