Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Gabon
Gabon: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was 16.45 million in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Gabon, 2005–2015
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Gabon is 16.45 million, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 96.6% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Gabon peaked at 910.74 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, -128.10 million, in 2008.
Gabon ranks 115th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 159.23 million | — |
| 2007 | 58.86 million | -63.0% |
| 2008 | -128.10 million | -317.6% |
| 2009 | 243.50 million | -290.1% |
| 2010 | 377.14 million | +54.9% |
| 2011 | 25.41 million | -93.3% |
| 2012 | 910.74 million | +3484.2% |
| 2013 | 236.29 million | -74.1% |
| 2014 | 480.14 million | +103.2% |
| 2015 | 16.45 million | -96.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.37 million | -128.10 million | 243.50 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 341.03 million | 16.45 million | 910.74 million | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Gabon
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 9.79 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 7.15 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 9.79 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Gabon?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Gabon was 16.45 million in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 910.74 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -128.10 million in 2008.
- How does Gabon rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Gabon ranks 115th out of 191 countries with data for 2015.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.