Net portfolio investment in Congo
Congo: Net portfolio investment was 34.28 million usd in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Congo, 2000–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2021, net portfolio investment in Congo stood at 34.28 million usd.
The figure is up 118.6% on the previous year and up 116.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Congo peaked at 80.10 million usd in 2013 and was at its lowest, -184.69 million usd, in 2020.
Congo ranks 86th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Congo, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.55 million usd | — |
| 2001 | 11.55 million usd | +153.7% |
| 2002 | 7.06 million usd | -38.8% |
| 2003 | 172,444 usd | -97.6% |
| 2004 | -2.09 million usd | -1309.6% |
| 2005 | 1.14 million usd | -154.6% |
| 2006 | 1.34 million usd | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 516,052 usd | -61.5% |
| 2008 | 1.40 million usd | +172.0% |
| 2009 | 21.22 million usd | +1411.6% |
| 2010 | -15.55 million usd | -173.3% |
| 2011 | 15.81 million usd | -201.7% |
| 2012 | -4.78 million usd | -130.2% |
| 2013 | 80.10 million usd | -1776.8% |
| 2014 | 41.16 million usd | -48.6% |
| 2015 | 22.55 million usd | -45.2% |
| 2016 | -34.47 million usd | -252.8% |
| 2019 | -164.10 million usd | +376.1% |
| 2020 | -184.69 million usd | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 34.28 million usd | -118.6% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 34.28 million usd is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 463,716 usd, 73.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Congo's 34.28 million usd is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -304,576 usd. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment in Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +1776.8% | -4.78 million usd | 80.10 million usd |
| 2009 | +1411.6% | 1.40 million usd | 21.22 million usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.69 million usd | -2.09 million usd | 21.22 million usd | 10 |
| 2010s | -7.41 million usd | -164.10 million usd | 80.10 million usd | 8 |
| 2020s | -75.20 million usd | -184.69 million usd | 34.28 million usd | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Congo?
- Net portfolio investment in Congo was 34.28 million usd in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 80.10 million usd in 2013.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -184.69 million usd in 2020.
- How does Congo rank for net portfolio investment?
- Congo ranks 86th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).