Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Pakistan

Pakistan: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was 84.00 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
84.00 million
Change on year
up 162.5%
World rank
89th
of 191 countries
All-time high
1.16 billion
in 2022
All-time low
-85.00 million
in 2019
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Pakistan, 2005–2024

0250.0M500.0M750.0M1.0B1.2B2005201420242005: 45.0M2006: 109.0M2007: 98.0M2008: 49.0M2009: 71.0M2010: 47.0M2011: 62.0M2012: 77.0M2013: 212.0M2014: 122.0M2015: 25.0M2016: 52.0M2017: 52.0M2018: -21.0M2019: -85.0M2020: -45.0M2021: 242.0M2022: 1.2B2023: 32.0M2024: 84.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Pakistan is 84.00 million, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 162.5% on the previous year and down 31.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Pakistan peaked at 1.16 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, -85.00 million, in 2019.

That places Pakistan 89th out of 191 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar) in Pakistan, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 45.00 million
2006 109.00 million +142.2%
2007 98.00 million -10.1%
2008 49.00 million -50.0%
2009 71.00 million +44.9%
2010 47.00 million -33.8%
2011 62.00 million +31.9%
2012 77.00 million +24.2%
2013 212.00 million +175.3%
2014 122.00 million -42.5%
2015 25.00 million -79.5%
2016 52.00 million +108.0%
2017 52.00 million +0.0%
2018 -21.00 million -140.4%
2019 -85.00 million +304.8%
2020 -45.00 million -47.1%
2021 242.00 million -637.8%
2022 1.16 billion +378.1%
2023 32.00 million -97.2%
2024 84.00 million +162.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 74.40 million 45.00 million 109.00 million 5
2010s 54.30 million -85.00 million 212.00 million 10
2020s 294.00 million -45.00 million 1.16 billion 5

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  4. 90 Nicaragua 73.80 million compare
  5. 91 Lebanon 72.67 million compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Pakistan?
Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Pakistan was 84.00 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 1.16 billion in 2022.
What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was -85.00 million in 2019.
How does Pakistan rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
Pakistan ranks 89th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan 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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Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar)
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International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
200 places, 3,600 data points, 2005–2024
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