Portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados
Barbados: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 2.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
2.58 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 268.0%
World rank
78th
of 184 countries
All-time high
147.90 million BoP, current US$
in 2015
All-time low
-4.80 million BoP, current US$
in 2005
Years of data
47
1970–2017
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados, 1970–2017
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2017, portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados stood at 2.58 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 268.0% on the previous year and down 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados peaked at 147.90 million BoP, current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, -4.80 million BoP, current US$, in 2005.
That places Barbados 78th out of 184 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 4.80 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 750,000 BoP, current US$ | -84.4% |
| 1982 | -3.30 million BoP, current US$ | -540.0% |
| 1983 | -350,000 BoP, current US$ | -89.4% |
| 1984 | -250,000 BoP, current US$ | -28.6% |
| 1985 | 100,000 BoP, current US$ | -140.0% |
| 1986 | 250,000 BoP, current US$ | +150.0% |
| 1987 | 0 BoP, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 350,000 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 400,000 BoP, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 0 BoP, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1991 | -650,000 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 BoP, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 900,000 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 BoP, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1997 | -50,000 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1998 | -50,000 BoP, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -100,000 BoP, current US$ | +100.0% |
| 2001 | 17.70 million BoP, current US$ | -17800.0% |
| 2002 | 1.08 million BoP, current US$ | -93.9% |
| 2003 | 34.09 million BoP, current US$ | +3063.6% |
| 2004 | 295,944 BoP, current US$ | -99.1% |
| 2005 | -4.80 million BoP, current US$ | -1721.9% |
| 2006 | 1.60 million BoP, current US$ | -133.3% |
| 2007 | 52.53 million BoP, current US$ | +3183.4% |
| 2008 | 20.15 million BoP, current US$ | -61.6% |
| 2009 | -2.84 million BoP, current US$ | -114.1% |
| 2010 | -4.14 million BoP, current US$ | +45.6% |
| 2011 | 783,074 BoP, current US$ | -118.9% |
| 2012 | -2.18 million BoP, current US$ | -378.2% |
| 2013 | -1.01 million BoP, current US$ | -53.8% |
| 2014 | -12,676 BoP, current US$ | -98.7% |
| 2015 | 147.90 million BoP, current US$ | -1166877.1% |
| 2016 | -1.53 million BoP, current US$ | -101.0% |
| 2017 | 2.58 million BoP, current US$ | -268.0% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 2.58 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 66.16 million BoP, current US$, 4% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 2.58 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,140 BoP, current US$, 1203.6× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1166877.1% | -12,676 BoP, current US$ | 147.90 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2001 | +17800.0% | -100,000 BoP, current US$ | 17.70 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2007 | +3183.4% | 1.60 million BoP, current US$ | 52.53 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2003 | +3063.6% | 1.08 million BoP, current US$ | 34.09 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2005 | -1721.9% | 295,944 BoP, current US$ | -4.80 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 275,000 BoP, current US$ | -3.30 million BoP, current US$ | 4.80 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,000 BoP, current US$ | -650,000 BoP, current US$ | 900,000 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.31 million BoP, current US$ | -4.80 million BoP, current US$ | 52.53 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.80 million BoP, current US$ | -4.14 million BoP, current US$ | 147.90 million BoP, current US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 75 Serbia 3.24 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 76 North Macedonia 3.04 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 77 Mozambique 2.99 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 79 Belize 1.96 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 80 Cape Verde 1.86 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 81 Sri Lanka 1.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Barbados
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 18.57 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0024 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 65.74 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 303.06 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0399 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,073 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados was 2.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2017, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 147.90 million BoP, current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.80 million BoP, current US$ in 2005.
- How does Barbados rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- Barbados ranks 78th out of 184 countries with data for 2017.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.