Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was -41.91 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom stood at -41.91 billion.
The figure is down 119.5% on the previous year and down 355.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom peaked at 285.41 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, -777.70 billion, in 2008.
United Kingdom ranks 189th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -79.92 billion | — |
| 2006 | 116.04 billion | -245.2% |
| 2007 | -190.00 billion | -263.7% |
| 2008 | -777.70 billion | +309.3% |
| 2009 | -160.44 billion | -79.4% |
| 2010 | -95.12 billion | -40.7% |
| 2011 | -251.17 billion | +164.1% |
| 2012 | 285.41 billion | -213.6% |
| 2013 | -234.74 billion | -182.2% |
| 2014 | 16.42 billion | -107.0% |
| 2015 | -194.62 billion | -1285.0% |
| 2016 | -167.66 billion | -13.9% |
| 2017 | -96.48 billion | -42.5% |
| 2018 | -356.13 billion | +269.1% |
| 2019 | 39.77 billion | -111.2% |
| 2020 | 36.40 billion | -8.5% |
| 2021 | -259.93 billion | -814.2% |
| 2022 | -50.46 billion | -80.6% |
| 2023 | 214.79 billion | -525.7% |
| 2024 | -41.91 billion | -119.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's -41.91 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 168.32 million. (71 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's -41.91 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -218.40 billion | -777.70 billion | 116.04 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -105.43 billion | -356.13 billion | 285.41 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -20.22 billion | -259.93 billion | 214.79 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More external debt data for United Kingdom
- Other investment, Debt instruments 7.66 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 13.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 1.46 trillion US dollar (1998)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 110,234 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.91 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -2.24 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 6.59 % change on previous year (1998)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 0.6703 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 24,920 US dollar per person (1998)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 0.8776 US dollar per US$ of GDP (1998)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom was -41.91 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 285.41 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -777.70 billion in 2008.
- How does United Kingdom rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- United Kingdom ranks 189th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 355.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.