International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Argentina
Argentina: International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 498.78 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
International Investment Position in Argentina, 1991–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, international investment position in Argentina stood at 498.78 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 83.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international investment position in Argentina peaked at 498.78 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 66.77 billion US dollar, in 1991.
That places Argentina 41st out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 66.77 billion US dollar | — |
| 1992 | 72.11 billion US dollar | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 86.46 billion US dollar | +19.9% |
| 1994 | 89.11 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 102.30 billion US dollar | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 117.00 billion US dollar | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 133.07 billion US dollar | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 140.44 billion US dollar | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 150.15 billion US dollar | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 152.21 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 131.80 billion US dollar | -13.4% |
| 2002 | 131.28 billion US dollar | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 143.81 billion US dollar | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 153.80 billion US dollar | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 161.42 billion US dollar | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 177.51 billion US dollar | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 206.09 billion US dollar | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 210.71 billion US dollar | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 223.78 billion US dollar | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 238.41 billion US dollar | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 254.52 billion US dollar | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 263.99 billion US dollar | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 261.63 billion US dollar | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 268.01 billion US dollar | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 271.77 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 291.75 billion US dollar | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 337.12 billion US dollar | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 377.52 billion US dollar | +12.0% |
| 2019 | 397.18 billion US dollar | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 399.97 billion US dollar | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 418.94 billion US dollar | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 431.73 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 441.24 billion US dollar | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 460.08 billion US dollar | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 498.78 billion US dollar | +8.4% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 498.78 billion US dollar is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21.50 billion US dollar, 23.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 498.78 billion US dollar is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.97 billion US dollar, 26.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 106.38 billion US dollar | 66.77 billion US dollar | 150.15 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 2000s | 169.24 billion US dollar | 131.28 billion US dollar | 223.78 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 296.19 billion US dollar | 238.41 billion US dollar | 397.18 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 441.79 billion US dollar | 399.97 billion US dollar | 498.78 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 60.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.47 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 52.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.08 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 37.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0902 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international investment position in Argentina?
- International investment position in Argentina was 498.78 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest international investment position recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 498.78 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest international investment position recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.77 billion US dollar in 1991.
- How does Argentina rank for international investment position?
- Argentina ranks 41st out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international investment position rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of International Investment Position (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.