Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Malta
Malta: Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and was 294.21 billion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Malta, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Malta recorded 294.21 billion US dollar for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 728.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Malta peaked at 298.72 billion US dollar in 2023 and was at its lowest, 28.25 million US dollar, in 1994.
That places Malta 15th out of 144 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and 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% |
| 2011 | 35.55 billion US dollar | +3274.4% |
| 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 | 216.69 billion US dollar | +563.7% |
| 2018 | 259.01 billion US dollar | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 238.90 billion US dollar | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 297.62 billion US dollar | +24.6% |
| 2021 | 284.45 billion US dollar | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 279.58 billion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 298.72 billion US dollar | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 294.21 billion US dollar | -1.5% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 294.21 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 22.61 billion US dollar, 13.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Malta's 294.21 billion US dollar is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.24 billion US dollar, 31.8× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +3274.4% | 1.05 billion US dollar | 35.55 billion US dollar |
| 2017 | +563.7% | 32.65 billion US dollar | 216.69 billion US dollar |
| 2003 | +334.5% | 192.74 million US dollar | 837.42 million 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 | 650.15 million US dollar | 128.32 million US dollar | 1.05 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 2010s | 103.20 billion US dollar | 32.65 billion US dollar | 259.01 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 2020s | 290.92 billion US dollar | 279.58 billion US dollar | 298.72 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 investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Malta?
- Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Malta was 294.21 billion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 298.72 billion US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.25 million US dollar in 1994.
- How does Malta rank for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and?
- Malta ranks 15th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 728.9%. 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 investor in direct invesment enterprises, 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.