Net portfolio investment in India
India: Net portfolio investment was -20.81 billion usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-20.81 billion usd
Change on year
up 32.9%
World rank
176th
of 184 countries
All-time high
18.70 billion usd
in 2022
All-time low
-37.74 billion usd
in 2014
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Net portfolio investment in India, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2024, net portfolio investment in India stood at -20.81 billion usd.
The figure is up 32.9% on the previous year and up 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in India peaked at 18.70 billion usd in 2022 and was at its lowest, -37.74 billion usd, in 2014.
That places India 176th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in India, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -2.35 billion usd | — |
| 2001 | -2.85 billion usd | +21.6% |
| 2002 | -1.02 billion usd | -64.2% |
| 2003 | -8.22 billion usd | +703.6% |
| 2004 | -9.04 billion usd | +10.0% |
| 2005 | -12.14 billion usd | +34.4% |
| 2006 | -9.55 billion usd | -21.4% |
| 2007 | -33.02 billion usd | +245.9% |
| 2008 | 15.07 billion usd | -145.7% |
| 2009 | -17.76 billion usd | -217.8% |
| 2010 | -36.88 billion usd | +107.7% |
| 2011 | -2.66 billion usd | -92.8% |
| 2012 | -29.29 billion usd | +999.0% |
| 2013 | -6.86 billion usd | -76.6% |
| 2014 | -37.74 billion usd | +450.3% |
| 2015 | -9.49 billion usd | -74.9% |
| 2016 | 4.73 billion usd | -149.8% |
| 2017 | -30.64 billion usd | -748.4% |
| 2018 | 9.60 billion usd | -131.3% |
| 2019 | -24.58 billion usd | -356.1% |
| 2020 | -15.11 billion usd | -38.5% |
| 2021 | -5.72 billion usd | -62.2% |
| 2022 | 18.70 billion usd | -427.1% |
| 2023 | -31.03 billion usd | -265.9% |
| 2024 | -20.81 billion usd | -32.9% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's -20.81 billion usd is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 463,716 usd. (44 countries reporting)
- India's -20.81 billion usd is below the median for South Asia, which is -19.41 million usd, 1072.5× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -8.09 billion usd | -33.02 billion usd | 15.07 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | -16.38 billion usd | -37.74 billion usd | 9.60 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | -10.79 billion usd | -31.03 billion usd | 18.70 billion usd | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More economy & growth data for India
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 35.69 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 24.38 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 39.10 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 44.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0099 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 26.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in India?
- Net portfolio investment in India was -20.81 billion usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 18.70 billion usd in 2022.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -37.74 billion usd in 2014.
- How does India rank for net portfolio investment?
- India ranks 176th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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).