Net portfolio investment in Gabon
Gabon: Net portfolio investment was -141.30 million usd in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Gabon, 2000–2015
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net portfolio investment in Gabon is -141.30 million usd, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 89.4% on the previous year and down 1,528.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Gabon peaked at 91.47 million usd in 2009 and was at its lowest, -813.44 million usd, in 2013.
Gabon ranks 138th 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.78 million usd | — |
| 2001 | -431,082 usd | -104.0% |
| 2002 | 1.54 million usd | -456.8% |
| 2003 | -6.16 million usd | -500.5% |
| 2004 | 10.81 million usd | -275.5% |
| 2005 | -8.68 million usd | -180.2% |
| 2007 | 31.55 million usd | -463.7% |
| 2008 | 4.31 million usd | -86.3% |
| 2009 | 91.47 million usd | +2020.2% |
| 2010 | -131.04 million usd | -243.3% |
| 2011 | 15.66 million usd | -112.0% |
| 2012 | 3.04 million usd | -80.6% |
| 2013 | -813.44 million usd | -26823.6% |
| 2014 | -74.59 million usd | -90.8% |
| 2015 | -141.30 million usd | +89.4% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's -141.30 million usd is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 42.55 million usd. (53 countries reporting)
- Gabon's -141.30 million usd is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -304,576 usd, 463.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment in Gabon 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 | -26823.6% | 3.04 million usd | -813.44 million usd |
| 2009 | +2020.2% | 4.31 million usd | 91.47 million usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.02 million usd | -8.68 million usd | 91.47 million usd | 9 |
| 2010s | -190.28 million usd | -813.44 million usd | 15.66 million usd | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -33.78 million BoP, current US$ (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -14.9 BoP, current US$ per person (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -0.5362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0548 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 450.8 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -55.87 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Gabon?
- Net portfolio investment in Gabon was -141.30 million usd in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 91.47 million usd in 2009.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -813.44 million usd in 2013.
- How does Gabon rank for net portfolio investment?
- Gabon ranks 138th out of 184 countries with data for 2015.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,528.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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).