Other investment, Trade credits and advances, Other Sectors (BPM6) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Other investment, Trade credits and advances, Other Sectors (BPM6) was 3.21 billion US dollar in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Trade credits and advances, Other Sectors (BPM6) in United Kingdom, 1984–1998
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 1998, other investment, trade credits and advances, other sectors (bpm6) in United Kingdom stood at 3.21 billion US dollar. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 36.6% on the previous year and down 80.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, trade credits and advances, other sectors (bpm6) in United Kingdom peaked at 17.66 billion US dollar in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3.21 billion US dollar, in 1998.
United Kingdom ranks 55th of 149 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Trade credits and advances, Other Sectors (BPM6) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 15.82 billion US dollar | — |
| 1985 | 17.66 billion US dollar | +11.7% |
| 1986 | 15.71 billion US dollar | -11.1% |
| 1987 | 17.20 billion US dollar | +9.5% |
| 1988 | 16.30 billion US dollar | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 14.69 billion US dollar | -9.9% |
| 1990 | 17.31 billion US dollar | +17.9% |
| 1991 | 15.96 billion US dollar | -7.8% |
| 1992 | 4.39 billion US dollar | -72.5% |
| 1993 | 4.21 billion US dollar | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 4.09 billion US dollar | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 3.23 billion US dollar | -21.0% |
| 1996 | 6.20 billion US dollar | +92.0% |
| 1997 | 5.06 billion US dollar | -18.4% |
| 1998 | 3.21 billion US dollar | -36.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 3.21 billion US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.48 billion US dollar, 43% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 3.21 billion US dollar is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.04 billion US dollar, 35% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.23 billion US dollar | 14.69 billion US dollar | 17.66 billion US dollar | 6 |
| 1990s | 7.07 billion US dollar | 3.21 billion US dollar | 17.31 billion US dollar | 9 |
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, trade credits and advances, other sectors (bpm6) in United Kingdom?
- Other investment, trade credits and advances, other sectors (bpm6) in United Kingdom was 3.21 billion US dollar in 1998, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, trade credits and advances, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 17.66 billion US dollar in 1985.
- What is the lowest other investment, trade credits and advances, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.21 billion US dollar in 1998.
- How does United Kingdom rank for other investment, trade credits and advances, other sectors (bpm6)?
- United Kingdom ranks 55th out of 149 countries with data for 1998.
- Is other investment, trade credits and advances, other sectors (bpm6) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.3%. 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, Trade credits and advances, Other Sectors (BPM6) (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.