Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Switzerland
Switzerland: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was -33.29 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Switzerland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Switzerland stood at -33.29 billion.
The figure is down 273.5% on the previous year and down 390.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Switzerland peaked at 184.20 billion in 2016 and was at its lowest, -111.19 billion, in 2020.
That places Switzerland 189th out of 191 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 54.03 billion | — |
| 2006 | 85.32 billion | +57.9% |
| 2007 | 67.28 billion | -21.1% |
| 2008 | 30.28 billion | -55.0% |
| 2009 | 44.70 billion | +47.6% |
| 2010 | 74.11 billion | +65.8% |
| 2011 | 43.33 billion | -41.5% |
| 2012 | 54.30 billion | +25.3% |
| 2013 | 12.55 billion | -76.9% |
| 2014 | 11.45 billion | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 125.55 billion | +996.1% |
| 2016 | 184.20 billion | +46.7% |
| 2017 | 55.20 billion | -70.0% |
| 2018 | -27.15 billion | -149.2% |
| 2019 | 62.69 billion | -330.9% |
| 2020 | -111.19 billion | -277.4% |
| 2021 | -102.04 billion | -8.2% |
| 2022 | -34.42 billion | -66.3% |
| 2023 | 19.19 billion | -155.7% |
| 2024 | -33.29 billion | -273.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.32 billion | 30.28 billion | 85.32 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 59.62 billion | -27.15 billion | 184.20 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -52.35 billion | -111.19 billion | 19.19 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 186 Kazakhstan -1.92 billion compare
- 187 Estonia -3.72 billion compare
- 188 Netherlands -5.93 billion compare
- 190 Cyprus -55.85 billion compare
- 191 Hungary -78.00 billion compare
More financial sector data for Switzerland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 230.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 168.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 230.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Switzerland?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Switzerland was -33.29 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 184.20 billion in 2016.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -111.19 billion in 2020.
- How does Switzerland rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Switzerland ranks 189th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 390.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.