Hong Kong vs Western Hemisphere: Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets
Hong Kong
157.58 billion
in 2024
Western Hemisphere
58.83 billion
in 2024
Hong Kong rank
7th
Western Hemisphere rank
7th
Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets over time
- Hong Kong
- Western Hemisphere
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 157.58 billion against 58.83 billion in Western Hemisphere, a difference of 98.75 billion.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 2.7 times Western Hemisphere's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Hong Kong ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 7th and Western Hemisphere ranks 7th of 193 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Western Hemisphere | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.87 billion | 24.43 billion | 22.44 billion | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 52.86 billion | 24.64 billion | 28.21 billion | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 81.06 billion | 42.46 billion | 38.60 billion | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets, Hong Kong or Western Hemisphere?
- Hong Kong, at 157.58 billion against 58.83 billion in Western Hemisphere as of 2024.
- What is the difference in portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets between Hong Kong and Western Hemisphere?
- 98.75 billion, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Western Hemisphere?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong and Western Hemisphere rank globally for portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Hong Kong ranks 7th and Western Hemisphere ranks 7th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Portfolio 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.