Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) was 68.31 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in United Kingdom, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in United Kingdom stood at 68.31 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 126.1% on the previous year and up 160.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in United Kingdom peaked at 370.39 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -113.92 billion, in 2014.
United Kingdom ranks 9th of 191 countries on this measure, 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 (US) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 159.91 billion | — |
| 2006 | 142.25 billion | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 370.39 billion | +160.4% |
| 2008 | 356.70 billion | -3.7% |
| 2009 | -48.40 billion | -113.6% |
| 2010 | 54.41 billion | -212.4% |
| 2011 | 80.83 billion | +48.6% |
| 2012 | 12.02 billion | -85.1% |
| 2013 | 46.25 billion | +284.7% |
| 2014 | -113.92 billion | -346.3% |
| 2015 | -60.18 billion | -47.2% |
| 2016 | 32.91 billion | -154.7% |
| 2017 | 172.04 billion | +422.8% |
| 2018 | -28.63 billion | -116.6% |
| 2019 | -21.50 billion | -24.9% |
| 2020 | 16.39 billion | -176.2% |
| 2021 | 160.75 billion | +880.9% |
| 2022 | 124.89 billion | -22.3% |
| 2023 | 30.21 billion | -75.8% |
| 2024 | 68.31 billion | +126.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 68.31 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.26 billion, 54.0× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 68.31 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 768.67 million, 88.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 196.17 billion | -48.40 billion | 370.39 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 17.42 billion | -113.92 billion | 172.04 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 80.11 billion | 16.39 billion | 160.75 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More financial sector data for United Kingdom
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % 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 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % 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 76.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % 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 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in United Kingdom?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in United Kingdom was 68.31 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 370.39 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -113.92 billion in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.