Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 2.36 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 2.36 trillion US dollar, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 2.38 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 158 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, Equity and investment fund shares 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% |
| 1987 | 150.83 billion US dollar | +79.8% |
| 1988 | 170.11 billion US dollar | +12.8% |
| 1989 | 174.93 billion US dollar | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 219.38 billion US dollar | +25.4% |
| 1991 | 222.13 billion US dollar | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 219.19 billion US dollar | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 240.60 billion US dollar | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 267.51 billion US dollar | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 306.26 billion US dollar | +14.5% |
| 1996 | 341.23 billion US dollar | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 369.34 billion US dollar | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 472.34 billion US dollar | +27.9% |
| 1999 | 680.49 billion US dollar | +44.1% |
| 2000 | 890.43 billion US dollar | +30.9% |
| 2001 | 859.38 billion US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 1.02 trillion US dollar | +18.6% |
| 2003 | 1.22 trillion US dollar | +19.3% |
| 2004 | 1.31 trillion US dollar | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 1.27 trillion US dollar | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 1.52 trillion US dollar | +19.2% |
| 2007 | 1.78 trillion US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 1.56 trillion US dollar | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 1.61 trillion US dollar | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 1.68 trillion US dollar | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 1.72 trillion US dollar | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 1.73 trillion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 1.81 trillion US dollar | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 1.69 trillion US dollar | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 1.70 trillion US dollar | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.63 trillion US dollar | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.89 trillion US dollar | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 1.78 trillion US dollar | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 2.06 trillion US dollar | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 2.26 trillion US dollar | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 2.27 trillion US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 2.24 trillion US dollar | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 2.38 trillion US dollar | +6.3% |
| 2024 | 2.34 trillion US dollar | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 2.36 trillion US dollar | +0.9% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 2.36 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 40.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 2.36 trillion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.99 billion US dollar, 76.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +79.8% | 83.88 billion US dollar | 150.83 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 118.38 billion US dollar | 79.21 billion US dollar | 174.93 billion US dollar | 7 |
| 1990s | 333.85 billion US dollar | 219.19 billion US dollar | 680.49 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.30 trillion US dollar | 859.38 billion US dollar | 1.78 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.77 trillion US dollar | 1.63 trillion US dollar | 2.06 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.31 trillion US dollar | 2.24 trillion US dollar | 2.38 trillion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 2.36 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 trillion US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares 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, equity and investment fund shares?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. 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, 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.