Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Malta
Malta: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 294.23 billion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Malta, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Malta stood at 294.23 billion US dollar.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 729.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Malta peaked at 298.74 billion US dollar in 2023 and was at its lowest, 28.25 million US dollar, in 1994.
Malta ranks 24th 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 28.25 million US dollar | — |
| 1995 | 34.43 million US dollar | +21.9% |
| 1996 | 40.12 million US dollar | +16.5% |
| 1997 | 53.37 million US dollar | +33.0% |
| 1998 | 70.49 million US dollar | +32.1% |
| 1999 | 105.42 million US dollar | +49.6% |
| 2000 | 128.32 million US dollar | +21.7% |
| 2001 | 191.38 million US dollar | +49.1% |
| 2002 | 192.74 million US dollar | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 837.42 million US dollar | +334.5% |
| 2004 | 921.23 million US dollar | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 854.51 million US dollar | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 1.02 billion US dollar | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 1.05 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 10.81 billion US dollar | +925.5% |
| 2009 | 10.17 billion US dollar | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 10.33 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 35.55 billion US dollar | +244.1% |
| 2012 | 37.19 billion US dollar | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 39.88 billion US dollar | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 35.49 billion US dollar | -11.0% |
| 2015 | 33.42 billion US dollar | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 32.65 billion US dollar | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 216.72 billion US dollar | +563.8% |
| 2018 | 259.03 billion US dollar | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 238.92 billion US dollar | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 297.64 billion US dollar | +24.6% |
| 2021 | 284.47 billion US dollar | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 279.61 billion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 298.74 billion US dollar | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 294.23 billion US dollar | -1.5% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 294.23 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 5.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Malta's 294.23 billion US dollar is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.95 billion US dollar, 29.6× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Malta changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +925.5% | 1.05 billion US dollar | 10.81 billion US dollar |
| 2017 | +563.8% | 32.65 billion US dollar | 216.72 billion US dollar |
| 2003 | +334.5% | 192.74 million US dollar | 837.42 million US dollar |
| 2011 | +244.1% | 10.33 billion US dollar | 35.55 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55.35 million US dollar | 28.25 million US dollar | 105.42 million US dollar | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.62 billion US dollar | 128.32 million US dollar | 10.81 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 93.92 billion US dollar | 10.33 billion US dollar | 259.03 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 290.94 billion US dollar | 279.61 billion US dollar | 298.74 billion US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More economy & growth data for Malta
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 36.46 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 1.46 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 64,096 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 42.59 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 73.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 1.7 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 74,864 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Malta?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Malta was 294.23 billion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 298.74 billion US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.25 million US dollar in 1994.
- How does Malta rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Malta ranks 24th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 729.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.