Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Portugal
Portugal: Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was 4.72 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Portugal, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Portugal is 4.72 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 151.6% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Portugal peaked at 18.71 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, -12.71 billion, in 2013.
That places Portugal 39th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.22 billion | — |
| 2006 | 18.71 billion | +742.4% |
| 2007 | 15.34 billion | -18.0% |
| 2008 | -9.61 billion | -162.6% |
| 2009 | 3.26 billion | -133.9% |
| 2010 | 10.31 billion | +216.5% |
| 2011 | 277.99 million | -97.3% |
| 2012 | 3.29 billion | +1083.6% |
| 2013 | -12.71 billion | -486.3% |
| 2014 | 6.25 billion | -149.2% |
| 2015 | -8.59 billion | -237.3% |
| 2016 | -5.15 billion | -40.0% |
| 2017 | -5.05 billion | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 6.69 billion | -232.4% |
| 2019 | 1.73 billion | -74.1% |
| 2020 | 2.05 billion | +18.4% |
| 2021 | 2.07 billion | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 6.73 billion | +225.6% |
| 2023 | 1.87 billion | -72.1% |
| 2024 | 4.72 billion | +151.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 4.72 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.88 billion, 2.5× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 4.72 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57 billion, 3.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.98 billion | -9.61 billion | 18.71 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -295.52 million | -12.71 billion | 10.31 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.49 billion | 1.87 billion | 6.73 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More financial sector data for Portugal
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % 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 49.04 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Portugal?
- Other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Portugal was 4.72 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 18.71 billion in 2006.
- What is the lowest other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.71 billion in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Portugal ranks 39th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 20 observations, free to reuse under IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required).
About this data
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.