Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Belgium
Belgium: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 686.74 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
686.74 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
18th
of 158 countries
All-time high
731.78 billion US dollar
in 2023
All-time low
52.13 billion US dollar
in 1995
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Belgium, 1995–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Belgium stood at 686.74 billion US dollar.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Belgium peaked at 731.78 billion US dollar in 2023 and was at its lowest, 52.13 billion US dollar, in 1995.
Belgium ranks 18th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Belgium, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 52.13 billion US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 61.09 billion US dollar | +17.2% |
| 1997 | 68.96 billion US dollar | +12.9% |
| 1998 | 95.86 billion US dollar | +39.0% |
| 1999 | 107.89 billion US dollar | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 112.22 billion US dollar | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 100.54 billion US dollar | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 122.44 billion US dollar | +21.8% |
| 2003 | 170.65 billion US dollar | +39.4% |
| 2004 | 203.56 billion US dollar | +19.3% |
| 2005 | 225.81 billion US dollar | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 290.65 billion US dollar | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 374.31 billion US dollar | +28.8% |
| 2008 | 313.72 billion US dollar | -16.2% |
| 2009 | 405.08 billion US dollar | +29.1% |
| 2010 | 389.75 billion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 402.60 billion US dollar | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 458.17 billion US dollar | +13.8% |
| 2013 | 512.18 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 522.98 billion US dollar | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 568.63 billion US dollar | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 612.22 billion US dollar | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 700.91 billion US dollar | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 585.16 billion US dollar | -16.5% |
| 2019 | 700.24 billion US dollar | +19.7% |
| 2020 | 731.51 billion US dollar | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 720.76 billion US dollar | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 681.70 billion US dollar | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 731.78 billion US dollar | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 665.18 billion US dollar | -9.1% |
| 2025 | 686.74 billion US dollar | +3.2% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 686.74 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 11.7× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 686.74 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.99 billion US dollar, 22.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.19 billion US dollar | 52.13 billion US dollar | 107.89 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 231.90 billion US dollar | 100.54 billion US dollar | 405.08 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 545.28 billion US dollar | 389.75 billion US dollar | 700.91 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 702.94 billion US dollar | 665.18 billion US dollar | 731.78 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Belgium?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Belgium was 686.74 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 731.78 billion US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.13 billion US dollar in 1995.
- How does Belgium rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Belgium ranks 18th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.