Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in China
China: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) was 172.24 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in China, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in China stood at 172.24 billion.
The figure is down 23.7% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in China peaked at 225.67 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13.73 billion, in 2005.
That places China 4th out of 191 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13.73 billion | — |
| 2006 | 23.93 billion | +74.3% |
| 2007 | 17.15 billion | -28.3% |
| 2008 | 56.74 billion | +230.8% |
| 2009 | 43.89 billion | -22.7% |
| 2010 | 57.95 billion | +32.0% |
| 2011 | 48.42 billion | -16.4% |
| 2012 | 64.96 billion | +34.2% |
| 2013 | 72.97 billion | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 123.13 billion | +68.7% |
| 2015 | 174.39 billion | +41.6% |
| 2016 | 216.42 billion | +24.1% |
| 2017 | 138.29 billion | -36.1% |
| 2018 | 143.03 billion | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 136.91 billion | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 153.72 billion | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 178.80 billion | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 210.05 billion | +17.5% |
| 2023 | 225.67 billion | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 172.24 billion | -23.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 172.24 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 66.29 million, 2598.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- China's 172.24 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 139.40 million, 1235.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +230.8% | 17.15 billion | 56.74 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.09 billion | 13.73 billion | 56.74 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 117.65 billion | 48.42 billion | 216.42 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 188.10 billion | 153.72 billion | 225.67 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More financial sector data for China
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 14.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.95 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 9.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.8 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 14.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.95 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 9.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in China?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in China was 172.24 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 225.67 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.73 billion in 2005.
- How does China rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- China ranks 4th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (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.