Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) was 441.40 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in United Kingdom, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 441.40 billion for other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2,075.3% on the previous year and up 1,750.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in United Kingdom peaked at 1.35 trillion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -957.45 billion, in 2008.
That places United Kingdom 1st out of 197 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.
Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 925.92 billion | — |
| 2006 | 688.38 billion | -25.7% |
| 2007 | 1.35 trillion | +96.6% |
| 2008 | -957.45 billion | -170.7% |
| 2009 | -493.53 billion | -48.5% |
| 2010 | 375.10 billion | -176.0% |
| 2011 | 184.60 billion | -50.8% |
| 2012 | -372.63 billion | -301.9% |
| 2013 | -323.81 billion | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 23.85 billion | -107.4% |
| 2015 | -196.99 billion | -925.9% |
| 2016 | 256.99 billion | -230.5% |
| 2017 | 292.06 billion | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 346.38 billion | +18.6% |
| 2019 | -350.12 billion | -201.1% |
| 2020 | 499.07 billion | -242.5% |
| 2021 | 406.44 billion | -18.6% |
| 2022 | 165.75 billion | -59.2% |
| 2023 | -22.35 billion | -113.5% |
| 2024 | 441.40 billion | -2075.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 441.40 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.88 billion, 235.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 441.40 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57 billion, 281.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +2075.3% | -22.35 billion | 441.40 billion |
| 2015 | -925.9% | 23.85 billion | -196.99 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 303.38 billion | -957.45 billion | 1.35 trillion | 5 |
| 2010s | 23.54 billion | -372.63 billion | 375.10 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 298.06 billion | -22.35 billion | 499.07 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 other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in United Kingdom?
- Other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in United Kingdom was 441.40 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.35 trillion in 2007.
- What is the lowest other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -957.45 billion in 2008.
- How does United Kingdom rank for other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- United Kingdom ranks 1st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,750.5%. 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 Other 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.