Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Australia
Australia: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 802.14 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Australia, 1989–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Australia is 802.14 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 94.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Australia peaked at 802.14 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 30.86 billion US dollar, in 1989.
That places Australia 15th out of 158 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Australia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 30.86 billion US dollar | — |
| 1990 | 33.69 billion US dollar | +9.2% |
| 1991 | 31.92 billion US dollar | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 35.71 billion US dollar | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 42.60 billion US dollar | +19.3% |
| 1994 | 48.78 billion US dollar | +14.5% |
| 1995 | 54.69 billion US dollar | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 66.45 billion US dollar | +21.5% |
| 1997 | 71.78 billion US dollar | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 78.30 billion US dollar | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 91.11 billion US dollar | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 87.52 billion US dollar | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 111.00 billion US dollar | +26.8% |
| 2002 | 114.96 billion US dollar | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 163.09 billion US dollar | +41.9% |
| 2004 | 205.14 billion US dollar | +25.8% |
| 2005 | 204.96 billion US dollar | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 258.96 billion US dollar | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 332.67 billion US dollar | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 234.76 billion US dollar | -29.4% |
| 2009 | 341.82 billion US dollar | +45.6% |
| 2010 | 421.66 billion US dollar | +23.4% |
| 2011 | 390.84 billion US dollar | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 442.86 billion US dollar | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 429.87 billion US dollar | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 443.57 billion US dollar | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 412.73 billion US dollar | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 429.81 billion US dollar | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 498.83 billion US dollar | +16.1% |
| 2018 | 486.58 billion US dollar | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 567.21 billion US dollar | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 594.38 billion US dollar | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 624.68 billion US dollar | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 657.33 billion US dollar | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 708.21 billion US dollar | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 737.43 billion US dollar | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 802.14 billion US dollar | +8.8% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 802.14 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 13.6× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Australia's 802.14 billion US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.79 billion US dollar, 449.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.86 billion US dollar | 30.86 billion US dollar | 30.86 billion US dollar | 1 |
| 1990s | 55.50 billion US dollar | 31.92 billion US dollar | 91.11 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 205.49 billion US dollar | 87.52 billion US dollar | 341.82 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 452.40 billion US dollar | 390.84 billion US dollar | 567.21 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 687.36 billion US dollar | 594.38 billion US dollar | 802.14 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.55 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0025 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -164.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 36.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -32.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0203 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,323 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Australia?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Australia was 802.14 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 802.14 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.86 billion US dollar in 1989.
- How does Australia rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Australia ranks 15th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.4%. 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 Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (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.