Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Venezuela
Venezuela: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 1.17 billion in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Venezuela, 2005–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Venezuela is 1.17 billion, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 60.2% on the previous year and down 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Venezuela peaked at 9.95 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, -9.47 billion, in 2009.
That places Venezuela 42nd out of 193 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 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 Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -913.00 million | — |
| 2006 | 9.95 billion | -1189.6% |
| 2007 | -4.55 billion | -145.7% |
| 2008 | -4.81 billion | +5.7% |
| 2009 | -9.47 billion | +96.9% |
| 2010 | -4.03 billion | -57.4% |
| 2011 | -2.18 billion | -45.8% |
| 2012 | -2.78 billion | +27.2% |
| 2013 | 592.00 million | -121.3% |
| 2014 | -3.01 billion | -607.9% |
| 2015 | 2.95 billion | -198.2% |
| 2016 | 1.17 billion | -60.2% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 1.17 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.55 million, 27.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.96 billion | -9.47 billion | 9.95 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -1.04 billion | -4.03 billion | 2.95 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More external debt data for Venezuela
- Other investment, Debt instruments 191.50 billion US dollar (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) -4.07 % change on previous year (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 842.00 million US dollar (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 6,225 US dollar per person (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.7 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 801.48 million (2015)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -5.5 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations -7.57 % change on previous year (2016)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -4.54 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 27.37 US dollar per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Venezuela?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Venezuela was 1.17 billion in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 9.95 billion in 2006.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.47 billion in 2009.
- How does Venezuela rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- Venezuela ranks 42nd out of 193 countries with data for 2016.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.