Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 285.41 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, -777.70 billion, in 2008.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's -41.91 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 168.32 million. (71 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'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 |
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More external debt data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -777.70 billion in 2008.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.