Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in East Timor
East Timor: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) was 4.50 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in East Timor, 2009–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in East Timor stood at 4.50 million.
That represents a change of up 106.6% on the previous year and down 64.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in East Timor peaked at 26.00 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, -68.00 million, in 2023.
That places East Timor 128th 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 (US) in East Timor, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 26.00 million | — |
| 2011 | -33.00 million | -226.9% |
| 2012 | 12.67 million | -138.4% |
| 2013 | 12.67 million | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 12.67 million | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 12.67 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 12.67 million | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | -3.17 million | — |
| 2020 | -25.50 million | +705.3% |
| 2021 | -8.50 million | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 17.00 million | -300.0% |
| 2023 | -68.00 million | -500.0% |
| 2024 | 4.50 million | -106.6% |
East Timor compared with similar countries
- East Timor's 4.50 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 33.83 million, 13% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- East Timor's 4.50 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 139.40 million, 3% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.32 million | -33.00 million | 26.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -16.10 million | -68.00 million | 17.00 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
More financial sector data for East Timor
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 4.2 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 3.07 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 4.2 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in East Timor?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in East Timor was 4.50 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 26.00 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was -68.00 million in 2023.
- How does East Timor rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- East Timor ranks 128th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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.