Portfolio equity, net inflows in China
China: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio equity, net inflows in China, 1982–2025
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio equity, net inflows in China is 35.76 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 380.5% on the previous year and up 139.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in China peaked at 82.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, -12.75 billion BoP, current US$, in 2024.
That places China 6th out of 184 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio equity, net inflows in China, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 765.00 million BoP, current US$ | -86.5% |
| 1999 | 612.00 million BoP, current US$ | -20.0% |
| 2000 | 6.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +1029.4% |
| 2001 | 849.00 million BoP, current US$ | -87.7% |
| 2002 | 2.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +164.9% |
| 2003 | 7.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +243.7% |
| 2004 | 10.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.3% |
| 2005 | 20.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +88.3% |
| 2006 | 42.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +108.4% |
| 2007 | 18.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -56.9% |
| 2008 | 8.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -54.2% |
| 2009 | 29.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +244.0% |
| 2010 | 31.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -83.1% |
| 2012 | 29.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +463.3% |
| 2013 | 32.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 51.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +59.3% |
| 2015 | 14.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -71.2% |
| 2016 | 23.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +56.5% |
| 2017 | 36.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +54.6% |
| 2018 | 60.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +67.5% |
| 2019 | 44.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.0% |
| 2020 | 80.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +78.9% |
| 2021 | 82.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 38.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -53.6% |
| 2023 | 11.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -70.6% |
| 2024 | -12.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -212.9% |
| 2025 | 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -380.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37,298 BoP, current US$, 958804.8× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- China's 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.78 million BoP, current US$, 20035.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio equity, net inflows in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1029.4% | 612.00 million BoP, current US$ | 6.91 billion BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 14.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 849.00 million BoP, current US$ | 42.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 82.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
More economy & growth data for China
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 157.21 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 111.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 79.98 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 87.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 56.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in China?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in China was 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 82.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- How does China rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- China ranks 6th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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About this data
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.