Direct investment in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Direct investment was 2.88 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investment in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 2.88 trillion US dollar.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 38.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 2.94 trillion US dollar in 2023 and was at its lowest, 79.21 billion US dollar, in 1980.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th of 164 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 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 79.21 billion US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 85.72 billion US dollar | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 84.02 billion US dollar | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 83.88 billion US dollar | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 86.88 billion US dollar | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 100.31 billion US dollar | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 118.95 billion US dollar | +18.6% |
| 1987 | 162.80 billion US dollar | +36.9% |
| 1988 | 191.35 billion US dollar | +17.5% |
| 1989 | 200.57 billion US dollar | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 236.12 billion US dollar | +17.7% |
| 1991 | 239.57 billion US dollar | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 229.45 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 255.65 billion US dollar | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 285.30 billion US dollar | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 330.67 billion US dollar | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 359.39 billion US dollar | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 384.27 billion US dollar | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 515.37 billion US dollar | +34.1% |
| 1999 | 906.47 billion US dollar | +75.9% |
| 2000 | 1.14 trillion US dollar | +25.9% |
| 2001 | 1.12 trillion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 1.34 trillion US dollar | +19.1% |
| 2003 | 1.56 trillion US dollar | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 1.69 trillion US dollar | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 1.64 trillion US dollar | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 1.95 trillion US dollar | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 2.30 trillion US dollar | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 2.10 trillion US dollar | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 2.04 trillion US dollar | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 2.10 trillion US dollar | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 2.11 trillion US dollar | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 2.23 trillion US dollar | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 2.37 trillion US dollar | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 2.17 trillion US dollar | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 2.08 trillion US dollar | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 2.01 trillion US dollar | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 2.37 trillion US dollar | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 2.23 trillion US dollar | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 2.53 trillion US dollar | +13.6% |
| 2020 | 2.84 trillion US dollar | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 2.86 trillion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 2.82 trillion US dollar | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 2.94 trillion US dollar | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 2.86 trillion US dollar | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 2.88 trillion US dollar | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 119.37 billion US dollar | 79.21 billion US dollar | 200.57 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 374.23 billion US dollar | 229.45 billion US dollar | 906.47 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.69 trillion US dollar | 1.12 trillion US dollar | 2.30 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.22 trillion US dollar | 2.01 trillion US dollar | 2.53 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.86 trillion US dollar | 2.82 trillion US dollar | 2.94 trillion US dollar | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 26,700 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 8.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9023 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 51,972 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 5.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.6852 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 39,472 current LCU per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Direct investment in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 2.88 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.94 trillion US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investment recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.21 billion US dollar in 1980.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for direct investment?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment (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.