Hong Kong vs United Kingdom: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets
Hong Kong
78.10 billion
in 2024
United Kingdom
68.31 billion
in 2024
Hong Kong rank
7th
United Kingdom rank
9th
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets over time
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 78.10 billion against 68.31 billion in United Kingdom, a difference of 9.80 billion.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 191 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.88 billion | 196.17 billion | 143.29 billion | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 87.53 billion | 17.42 billion | 70.10 billion | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 94.03 billion | 80.11 billion | 13.92 billion | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets, Hong Kong or United Kingdom?
- Hong Kong, at 78.10 billion against 68.31 billion in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets between Hong Kong and United Kingdom?
- 9.80 billion, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and United Kingdom?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong and United Kingdom rank globally for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Hong Kong ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.