Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Spain
Spain: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was 71.49 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Spain, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Spain stood at 71.49 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 41.3% on the previous year and up 53.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Spain peaked at 145.42 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -3.00 billion, in 2012.
That places Spain 8th 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 in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 45.97 billion | — |
| 2006 | 107.53 billion | +133.9% |
| 2007 | 145.42 billion | +35.2% |
| 2008 | 72.74 billion | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 13.45 billion | -81.5% |
| 2010 | 41.45 billion | +208.2% |
| 2011 | 42.66 billion | +2.9% |
| 2012 | -3.00 billion | -107.0% |
| 2013 | 33.04 billion | -1200.7% |
| 2014 | 46.71 billion | +41.4% |
| 2015 | 58.21 billion | +24.6% |
| 2016 | 60.38 billion | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 48.92 billion | -19.0% |
| 2018 | 42.25 billion | -13.6% |
| 2019 | 40.80 billion | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 56.29 billion | +38.0% |
| 2021 | 51.23 billion | -9.0% |
| 2022 | 68.72 billion | +34.1% |
| 2023 | 50.60 billion | -26.4% |
| 2024 | 71.49 billion | +41.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 77.02 billion | 13.45 billion | 145.42 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 41.14 billion | -3.00 billion | 60.38 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.67 billion | 50.60 billion | 71.49 billion | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Spain
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 69.18 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 50.52 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 69.18 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Spain?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Spain was 71.49 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 145.42 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.00 billion in 2012.
- How does Spain rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Spain ranks 8th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.