Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Australia
Australia: Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was 101.38 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Australia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Australia stood at 101.38 billion.
The figure is up 67.3% on the previous year and up 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Australia peaked at 139.62 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -3.65 billion, in 2008.
That places Australia 11th out of 193 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.
Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29.81 billion | — |
| 2006 | 52.88 billion | +77.4% |
| 2007 | 85.08 billion | +60.9% |
| 2008 | -3.65 billion | -104.3% |
| 2009 | 72.09 billion | -2077.5% |
| 2010 | 44.12 billion | -38.8% |
| 2011 | 63.11 billion | +43.1% |
| 2012 | 53.60 billion | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 34.88 billion | -34.9% |
| 2014 | 53.21 billion | +52.6% |
| 2015 | 31.81 billion | -40.2% |
| 2016 | 37.50 billion | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 55.15 billion | +47.1% |
| 2018 | 59.05 billion | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 58.60 billion | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 42.89 billion | -26.8% |
| 2021 | 139.62 billion | +225.6% |
| 2022 | 18.67 billion | -86.6% |
| 2023 | 60.60 billion | +224.5% |
| 2024 | 101.38 billion | +67.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.24 billion | -3.65 billion | 85.08 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 49.10 billion | 31.81 billion | 63.11 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.63 billion | 18.67 billion | 139.62 billion | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Australia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 61.14 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Australia?
- Portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Australia was 101.38 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 139.62 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.65 billion in 2008.
- How does Australia rank for portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Australia ranks 11th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio 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.